Consider all the shit fans have been serving him over the years, and yet here he is unphased, playing like a fucking boss game after game. Kept working hard, kept developing as a player, improving year after year.
He may not have been born with remarkable talent, but he had enough talent to work with. The reason he is where he is, is that he has the heart of a lion and the will of a champion. He's a juventino, put simply. Making the most of what you have, utilizing every part of your potential and becoming a champion in the end.
Future capitano? Fine by me.