Or he is if you believe the latest squad valuations from the transfermarkt.co.uk website, which says the Seagulls squad is worth £436m.
The website has rated the value of all 20 squads, showing which clubs are punching above their weight or failing.
It suggests Chelsea should be higher up the table, while Aston Villa are certainly overachieving.
Here is how much each squad is said to be worth. Let us know your thoughts on Albion’s performance this season via our social media channels.
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