The 23-year-old played for Japan at the World Cup, has thrived in Italy and now looks set to take the place of Emi Martinez.

At just 23, Zion Suzuki is already making a name for himself in European football.

Aston Villa have officially announced the permanent signing of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Serie A side Parma. The Japan international, who featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arrives as one of the brightest young prospects in his position.

Zion Suzuki has had to overcome costly mistakes and racist abuse on the way to becoming the most expensive Japanese goalkeeper in history. Suzuki said of the abuse: "I'm not about to let it beat me.

He is replacing a World Cup winner and is his country’s first Premier League keeper, but Villa’s new signing has already dealt with harder challenges

With Aston Villa moving for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki after a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain fell through, Adam Bate reflects on conversations with the players former coaches to establish what clubs like about the Japan No 1;

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki has joined English Premier League outfit Aston Villa on a permanent transfer from Parma in the Italian

Multiple outlets in Italy and the UK are reporting that Aston Villa have wrapped up a deal with Parma for the transfer of Japan international goalkeeper Zion

Aston Villa announced on Wednesday they have signed Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, which could hasten the departure of Argentina ‘keeper Emiliano Martinez

Zion Suzuki had a big decision to make a few summers ago. He could have joined Manchester United from the J League. Instead, the young goalkeeper opted to follow a path that has been well tested by