Japanese goalkeeper who joined Aston Villa from Parma in 2026 for a record fee, aiming for Asian Cup redemption after World Cup performances.
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New Villa keeper Suzuki wants to atone for errors at Asian Cup By AFP October 06, 2026 07:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Japan’s goalkeeper Zion Suzuki throws the ball during the international football …
New Villa keeper Suzuki wants to atone for errors at Asian CupCitizen Digital
New Villa keeper Suzuki wants to atone for errors at Asian Cup By AFP October 05, 2026 10:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki of Japan saves an opponent's shot during the penalty kick …
New Villa keeper Suzuki wants to atone for errors at Asian CupCitizen Digital
… Villa were indebted to goalkeeper Zion Suzuki for a string of saves to keep them in the game before Johan Manzambi slotted the visitors ahead at the end of the first half. …
Arsenal thrashed by Brighton to end perfect league startCitizen Digital
Villa sign Japanese 'keeper Suzuki, Italian defender Ruggeri By AFP August 19, 2026 02:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Japan’s goalkeeper Zion Suzuki throws the ball during the international football fri …
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Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for Premier League By AFP August 18, 2026 11:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Zion Suzuki has had to overcome costly mistakes and raci …
Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for Premier LeagueThe Standard
… nt of a crowd of 68,777, Images of Neymar on the bench popped up on the big screens, the noise from the Brazil fans going up another notch.Defensive midfielder Sano was booked for crunching in on Vinicius Junior, then Brazilian attacker Matheus Cunha forced goalkeeper Zion Suzuki …
Martinelli scores in 95th minute to send Brazil into World Cup last 16Citizen Digital
… Japan took a second-half lead through Daizen Maeda only for Anthony Elanga to quickly level for Sweden with a shot that goalkeeper Zion Suzuki might have done better with. …
Japan say bring on Brazil at World Cup but wary of revenge missionCitizen Digital
… The lead lasted six minutes, the Newcastle winger Elanga cutting in from the right and firing with his left from the outside the box and beyond goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. …
Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden drawThe Standard
… us Celtic attacker Maeda rolled the ball beyond the on-rushing Zetterstrom after being slid in by Ritsu Doan.The lead lasted only six minutes, the Newcastle winger Elanga cutting in from the right and firing with his left from the outside the box and beyond goalkeeper Zion Suzuki …
Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden drawThe Standard
… tournament -- the Dutch have been runners-up three times whereas Japan have never gone beyond the last 16.The Netherlands made a confident start and nearly took the lead after three minutes, Donyell Malen allowed to swivel inside the box and forcing a smart save from Zion Suzuki …
Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World CupZion Suzuki, 23, has joined Premier League side Aston Villa from Parma for up to 35 million euros following an impressive World Cup, and says he is confident Japan can win next year's Asian Cup after his mistakes contributed to their quarter-final exit at the 2024 tournament in Qatar.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zion Suzuki, 23, has joined Premier League side Aston Villa from Parma for up to 35 million euros following an impressive World Cup, and says he is confident Japan can win next year's Asian Cup after his mistakes contributed to their quarter-final exit at the 2024 tournament in Qatar.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, who joined Aston Villa in summer, said his "very bad" performances contributed to Japan's quarter-final exit at the 2024 Asian Cup in Qatar but believes he is now a better keeper and backs Japan to win the continental title when the tournament starts in January in Saudi Arabia.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence ended in a 3-0 loss to Brighton, with goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres. Tottenham also lost 3-2 to Aston Villa, remaining winless.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa announced the signing of Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, 23, from Parma for up to 35 million euros, and Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri. Suzuki's arrival, following an impressive World Cup showing, may prompt Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to leave the Premier League club.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zion Suzuki, 23, will become the first Japanese goalkeeper to play in the Premier League, joining Aston Villa from Parma for up to 35 million euros. He is the most expensive Japanese goalkeeper in history and will sign a five-year contract.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gabriel Martinelli scored in the 95th minute to send Brazil past Japan 2-1 on Monday and into the World Cup knockout stage. Brazil will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey on Sunday.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
Japan advanced to the last 32 of the World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Sweden and will face Brazil in Houston on Monday. Defender Yukinari Sugawara said the team needs to "give 120 percent" and prepare "with everything we've got" to compete against Brazil, who boasts Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior and is coached by Carlo Ancelotti.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to advance to the World Cup last-32 round behind the Netherlands in Group F, where they will face Brazil in Houston.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to finish runners-up in Group F behind the Netherlands, securing a last-32 World Cup clash with Brazil. Sweden also qualified for the knockouts as one of the best third-placed finishers.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas, fighting back twice after falling behind to Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville's goals.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →