Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMiura will continue playing into his sixties (Getty)Japanese football legend Kazuyoshi Miura, aged 59, has extended his loan deal with third-tier side Fukushima United until June 2027, meaning he will continue his professional career into his 60s. This extension will mark Miura's astonishing 42nd season in professional football, further solidifying his status as one of the sport's most enduring figures. Known as "King Kazu”, he recently set a new record as the oldest player to appear in a professional league match at 59 years, three months, and 12 days. Miura, who began his career in 1986 with Santos in Brazil, expressed his passion to "continue my challenge" and contribute to Fukushima United's push for promotion to J2. Despite a prolific international career with 55 goals in 89 appearances for Japan, Miura notably missed out on playing in the 1998 World Cup. In fullWorld’s oldest professional footballer Kazuyoshi Miura to play into his sixties after signing new contractMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Kazuyoshi Miura: Japanese football legend, 59, signs new deal to continue playing
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMiura will continue playing into his sixties (Getty)Japanese football legend Kazuyoshi Miura, aged 59, has extended his loan deal with third-tier side Fukushima United until June 2027, meaning he will continue his professional career into his 60s. This extension will mark Miura's astonishing 42nd season in professional football, further solidifying his status as one of the sport's most enduring figures. Known as "King Kazu”, he recently set a new record as the oldest player to appear in a professional league match at 59 years, three months, and 12 days. Miura, who began his career in 1986 with Santos in Brazil, expressed his passion to "continue my challenge" and contribute to Fukushima United's push for promotion to J2. Despite a prolific international career with 55 goals in 89 appearances for Japan, Miura notably missed out on playing in the 1998 World Cup. In fullWorld’s oldest professional footballer Kazuyoshi Miura to play into his sixties after signing new contractMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
