Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer (goalkeeper) |
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| Nationality | Japanese |
| Date of Birth | 21/08/2002 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Newark, New Jersey, United States |
Latest News about Zion Suzuki
29/06/2026
Zion Suzuki was a standout performer for Japan during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with his saves drawing significant attention even as Japan were eliminated. Coverage highlighted a memorable fingertip stop against Brazil’s VinÃcius Júnior that became one of the tournament’s notable goalkeeping moments.
15/06/2026
Suzuki was named in Japan’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and entered the tournament as the team’s first-choice goalkeeper. Reports around the squad selection emphasized his rise as Japan’s established number one and his role in anchoring the defense.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Zion Suzuki |
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| Native Name | 鈴木 彩艶 |
| Known For | Playing as a goalkeeper for club and country |
| International Team | Japan |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.90 m |
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| Weight | 98 kg |
Personal Life
| Birth Details | Born in the United States to a Ghanaian father and a Japanese mother. |
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| Raised In | Urawa, Saitama, Japan |
Family
| Father | Ghanaian-American |
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| Mother | Japanese |
| Sibling | Older brother |
Career
| Youth Career | Urawa Red Diamonds youth academy |
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| Senior Debut | Made senior debut for Urawa Red Diamonds in 2021 |
| Clubs | Urawa Red Diamonds, Sint-Truiden, Parma, Aston Villa |
| National Team | Represented Japan at youth and senior levels |
Social Media
| X | https://x.com/SuzukiZion |
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| https://www.instagram.com/zionsuzuki/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was eligible to represent the United States, Ghana, and Japan. | |
| 2. He signed his first professional contract at age 16, becoming the youngest player in Urawa Red Diamonds history to do so. | |
| 3. He played for Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. |