The Manchester United man is celebrating two years at Old Trafford and has been a superb signing from Sporting in Portugal.
There is much to admire about his work over this period and the facts and figures stack up when talking about his individual contribution. However, for the 27-year-old, the one thing he really craves is team success and the trophies that go with it.
"For me, the most important will always be the team," he told us in an exclusive interview to mark his signing anniversary. "Obviously, as a player, you want to have good numbers.