Whenever this thread was posted, yes. A thousand times yes. Both in our fanbase and even more so in the wider world.
He is a top, top, top centre back.
Definitely underestimated - especially by fans of other clubs. I still see this ridiculous view amongst some online that he is a bit of a donkey/just a Duffy-esque up and at 'em head it and boot it type.
He's an absolute Rolls Royce with one of the best all-round games of any Prem CB I've seen...