Always consistent, and what I like most about him is that he's a much better and more aggressive defender than any of the other premier playmakers in the game.
And another good thing is that he doesn't have PPMs that require him to be the playmaker, like dictates tempo, so you can actually play him with an Ozil, Pastore type if you want and make a very creative midfield. He fits into just about any role, plays enough defense to make it work.