Suzuki proves worthy replacement for Martinez at Villa

And speaking to BBC Sport in August, Dennis Rudel - his former coach at Sint-Truiden - stressed that Suzuki has the attributes to become one of the world's best in his position.

One of the reasons for signing the 24-year-old in August was his apparent assuredness with the ball at his feet and his ability to spray it forward with very little backlift."With his physical strength, there is no-one better in the world in terms of dynamic, jumping power, throws and kicking the ball.