Ah, he is a bit of a pisshead though I think he'll be a top player one day, but seems a bit of a slower learner than Ronaldo, maybe he would do better under someone who does well with young players, like Fergie.
Quite easy to shine as a fullback when your team has most of the possession, especially if you have stamina and a good player in front of you. Trust me, I'm speaking of personal experience.