He's just a good workhorse, but with good speed and adequate technique.
Meaning if you want to go wingers, you could field him. He aint no difference maker or creative brain, but he'll still do a ton of work and make the formation go, whilst providing speed down the flank.
I think he is an interesting player when carried by a great central midfield. Obviously not a Shaqiri or Sanchez, but the player that finishes the formation