He would go on to take the captain's armband for numerous matches while with the Jambos due to the unavailability of *ali*kas. One such occasion came on 7 May 2011 as he was sent off for a challenge on Nikica Jelavi* in a 4-0 away loss against Rangers. During his Hearts career, Eggert made 153 appearances in all competitions and scored nine goals.
Nikica Jelavi*
Eggert