US EditionKazuyoshi Miura, 58, signs with new club to extend record-breaking soccer career
At 58, Miura returns to Japan's third division with Fukushima United, aiming for his 41st season and continuing to defy age in professional football.
- Kazuyoshi Miura, 58, known as 'King Kazu', has signed a new loan deal with the Japanese third division side Fukushima United, setting him up for his 41st season as a professional footballer.
- Miura, who started his professional career for Brazilian club Santos in 1986, has also competed at several European clubs across Italy, Croatia, and Portugal throughout his career.
- Despite his age, Miura said his 'passion for football hasn't changed' and he promised to 'play with everything I have to make a contribution' to Fukushima United.
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The Japanese Kazuyoshi "King Kazu" Miura, who will celebrate his 59th birthday in February, joined the Fukushima United, a third division club, on loan from the Yokohama FC.
Japanese Kazuyoshi Miura, the world's oldest professional footballer, has no plans to retire. At almost 59 years old, he has signed a new contract: he has moved up a league from Japan's fourth division, Atletico Suzuka, to play for third division club Fukushima United.
World's oldest footballer joins new club at age of 58
Kazuyoshi Miura, the world's oldest professional footballer who celebrates his 59th birthday in February, has completed a loan move to Japanese third division outfit Fukushima United that will run until June.The deal marks a remarkable 41st season as a professional for the veteran striker, affectionately known as 'King Kazu' in his homeland."My passion for football hasn't changed, no matter how old I get," Miura said upon confirming the move."I'…
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