Zion Suzuki: Japan's first Premier League keeper

Replacing a World Cup winner, Villa's new signing has already faced tougher challenges.

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What happened. Zion Suzuki has joined Aston Villa, becoming the first Japanese goalkeeper to play in the Premier League, replacing World Cup winner Emiliano Martínez.

• He follows Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi, the first Japanese keeper in English league football.
• Kawaguchi played for Portsmouth but never reached the Premier League.
• Suzuki has already dealt with harder challenges in his career.

Suzuki's move marks a milestone for Japanese goalkeepers in top-flight English football.

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