For Dion Cools (pic), a move to Japan's prestigious J.League is not just a bold step in his professional career.

KUALA LUMPUR: Harimau Malaya captain Dion Cools has become the first Malaysian footballer to sign for a Japanese top-flight club. J1 League side Cerezo Osaka, currently eighth in the standings ...

Meanwhile, the official Harimau Malaya page, Malaysia NT, congratulated Dion Cools on becoming the first Malaysian to play in Asia’s top league with Cerezo Osaka. - BERNAMA ...

The game looked destined for a draw until Suphanat pounced, the Thai striker sliding in at the far post to crash Dion Cools' cross from the right into the roof of the net.