Background and career
Zion Suzuki (鈴木 彩艶, Suzuki Zaion; born 21 August 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Aston Villa. Born in the United States, he represents the Japan national team.
Suzuki began his professional career with Japanese club Urawa Red Diamonds, signing his first professional contract at the age of 16 years, becoming the youngest player in the club's history to do so. He made his senior debut on 2 March 2021 in a J.League Cup match against Shonan Bellmare, and was part of the team that won the 2022 AFC Champions League and the 2022 Japanese Super Cup. After a loan at Sint-Truiden, Suzuki joined Serie A club Parma in 2024, where he played for two years before joining Premier League club Aston Villa in 2026.
Suzuki has represented Japan at multiple youth levels and at senior level, playing for the country in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
