Not just big in Japan: Zion Suzuki has what it takes to follow Emiliano Martínez | Aston Villa
By: John Duerden | Published: 2026-08-19 14:23:22 | Source: www.theguardian.com
In November 2001, the first Japanese goalkeeper to play English league football conceded a goal within the first minute of his debut. Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi may have struggled for second-tier Portsmouth, conceding 21 times in his 12 games after being spotted by the then-director of football, Harry Redknapp, but he also produced some world-class saves and had glowing things to say about the Royal…
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