The Dublin-born youngster has yet to make his Boro debut so comparisons with Adam Johnson and Stewart Downing are premature. But his billing as an attacking player who's comfortable operating on either wing will inevitably grab the attention of Boro fans starved of flair on the flanks.
When speaking, the Irish youngster certainly possesses the swagger and self-belief required of a successful winger.
And the yellow boots he sports mark him out as a potential eye-catcher.
His loan deadline day move to the Riverside offers him a chance to gain valuable league experience while giving Gordon Strachan a creative option on his bench.
After being involved in only one training session with his new team-mates O'Shea wasn't called on to join the fray at Vicarage Road on Saturday.
But he will use the next few days to acclimatise to life at Rockliffe Park and try to convince the manager he is capable of making an impact at home to Crystal Palace this weekend.
I like to get at players and excite the fans, noted the Republic of Ireland Under-21 international.
I'm equally comfortable on either wing. On the right you can get outside the defender and put crosses in, whereas on the left you can cut in. I don't mind which side I play on, I'm just keen to play.
I am aware of the wingers I'm following at Middlesbrough and they are big boots to fill. Hopefully I can do it.
I'm not afraid to try things, get at players and get shots off, he said.
I'll spend the week getting to know the lads and hopefully get a chance of playing.
O'Shea made his name at League Of Ireland side Galway United before joining Birmingham City, but with chances limited he regards the Championship as an ideal stage to announce his arrival in English football.
Birmingham have had a great season so my chances have been limited. I'm thankful to Middlesbrough for giving me the opportunity. If I hadn't got out I probably would not have got any first team football this season.
It was a big factor that it was Gordon Strachan who came in for me. This is a massive club to come and get a chance at.
Usually when you see players going out on loan they have to go to lower clubs in the Championship but it's great that a big club has given me the chance to get games.
Source: Northern Echo
Source: Northern Echo