Zion Suzuki is a Japanese professional footballer born on August 21, 2002, in Newark, New Jersey, USA. He plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Parma and the Japan national team.
If the transfer goes through, he will become the most expensive Japanese player ever, beating the record set by Kyogo Furuhashi, who joined Celtic for £4.5million in 2021. He is known for his mastery of the penalty area, reflexes, and ability to hold the ball. He is a rising star in Japanese football and has a bright future ahead of him.
Early life
Zion Suzuki was born to a Japanese mother and Ghanaian father in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. He was born on August 21, 2002. He moved to Japan at a young age and joined the Urawa Reds youth academy in 2013.
Zion Suzuki career
Suzuki signed his first professional contract with the club in 2017, becoming the youngest player in Urawa history to do so at the age of 16 years and five months. He made his senior debut in May 2021, keeping three straight clean sheets. He has played primarily in the J.League Cup, making 16 appearances in three years.
Suzuki has also represented Japan at various youth levels, from under 15 to under 23. He was part of the Japan squad that reached the quarter-finals of the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He earned his first senior cap with Japan in July 2022 when he played the full game against Hong Kong in the EAFF E-1 Football Championship, which Japan won 6-0.
Suzuki is a goalkeeper known for his mastery of the penalty area, reflexes and ability to save the ball. He’s not afraid to leave his line and put crosses or swings behind his defense. He also recovers quickly and puts himself in the right position to parry. Zion has shown potential in his long kicking and ball playing skills that could suit Manchester United’s style of play.
Zion Suzuki Biography | |
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| Real name | Zion Suzuki |
| birth date | Aug 21, 2002 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Place of birth | Little Rock, Arkansas, United States |
| Profession | footballer |
| University | – |
| qualification | – |
Physical Statistics | |
| Height | in feet inches – 6 feet 3 inches – in centimeters – 190 cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 80kg – in pounds – 176 pounds |
| Hair color | Black |
| eye color | Black |
Zion Suzuki Family | |
| Father | – |
| Mother | – |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
relationship status | |
| Marital status | single |
| affair | NO |
| Who is Zion Suzuki’s girlfriend? | none |
Personal life
No information on her personal life or relationship status seems to be available at this time. He has an unremarkable social media presence with only around 2,000 followers on Instagram (@zionsuzuki) and no Twitter account. Zion doesn’t post much about his personal life, but mostly about his football career and achievements. He is focused on improving his game and reaching new heights with his club and country
Zion Suzuki Net Worth
Zion’s net worth is around $3 million and his market value at Urawa Red Diamonds is estimated at around €250,000. He is currently close to a move to Manchester United which will make him the most expensive Japanese player of all time.