Japan legend Miura, 59, scores first goal since 2022
Summary
Kazuyoshi Miura, a 59-year-old Japanese football player, scored a goal for Fukushima United in a 7-0 win during the Emperor's Cup. This was his first competitive goal since November 2022, and he continues to play professionally at an age much older than typical footballers.Key Facts
- Kazuyoshi Miura is 59 years old and plays professional football.
- He scored a goal in the 52nd minute of a match where Fukushima United won 7-0 against Iwaki Furukawa.
- This was his first goal in nearly four years.
- Miura is known as 'King Kazu' and was a key figure when the Japanese J League started in 1993.
- He began his career in Brazil with Santos in 1986 and played in Italy, Croatia, and Australia.
- Miura has scored 55 goals in 89 games for the Japan national team.
- He is on loan at Fukushima United from Yokohama FC and has extended his loan until June 2027.
- Miura has talked about continuing to play into his 60s, showing a very long career for a footballer.
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