The Portugal international spent last season on loan at AC Milan, playing against us in the Europa League, but has racked up 20 appearances this term and helped the team defeat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 last time out.
He took part in our latest Fans' Q&A and, when asked for the secret behind his impressive run of form, the defender provided a detailed response which included a change in his pre-match routine - having a coffee and a chat with pal Cristiano Ronaldo.
"Since I started playing professional football, I always try to keep my routine," he told us.