Villa fans back Zion Suzuki after Martinez departure

Aston Villa supporters still sing about their goalkeeper, though the chant once aimed at Emiliano Martinez now backs young Japanese keeper Zion Suzuki.

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Aston Villa·News·2026-10-30 14:30 UTC

Aston Villa supporters still sing about their goalkeeper, though the chant once aimed at Emiliano Martinez now backs young Japanese keeper Zion Suzuki. Fans have shifted from defiant support to genuine belief in him.

Why it mattersVilla fans have embraced goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, who has started seven league games and is rated among the league's better shot-stoppers for saves, as the club sits ninth.

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Goals conceded88th

Saves79th

Average rating79th

Pass accuracy74th

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