‘King Kazu’, 59, 59-year-old former Japanese football player scored the first goal in four years | Football News

The world’s oldest player, Kazuyoshi Miura, scored as Fukushima United beat Iwaki Furukawa 7-0.

Japanese footballer Kazuyoshi Miura proved age is just a number as the 59-year-old scored his first goal in almost four years.

The oldest competition in the worldpopularly known as “King Kazu”, struck Fukushima United in the 52nd minute on Saturday, as the J-League’s third-placed team defeated Iwaki Furukawa 7-0 to advance in the Emperor’s Cup.

The goal sparked cheers among his team-mates on the pitch and on the bench before the former striker was substituted three minutes later.

It was Miura’s first goal since November 2022, when he scored for Suzuka PG, now Atletico Suzuka, in a Japan Soccer League defeat by FC Osaka.

Great drawing for fans

The former Japanese international is preparing for his 42nd season as a professional after extending his loan deal with third-tier club Fukushima United until June 2027.

Miura joined the team from Yokohama FC in December and will remain with Fukushima after appearing five times in the shortened 2026 campaign.

With Japanese players having to switch from spring to autumn to a fall to spring calendar, Miura will reach his 60th year still playing professionally, adding another chapter to one of football’s longest careers.

Miura has previously stated that he will not hang up his boots until he is 60, and continues to attract fans in Japan and abroad.