World’s oldest professional footballer scores first goal in years

The World’s oldest professional footballer, Kazuyoshi Miura, has hit the back of the net once again.

Blessed with incredible longevity, the legend, who scored 55 times for Japan, is still writing his fantastic story, despite decades having passed since his physical prime.

World’s oldest professional footballer scores at 59

Kazuyoshi Miura has a huge following in his homeland for continuing to play at a high level at the age of 59. Despite being significantly older than his competition, the footballer can still do the business.

On Saturday, he reminded the world that he’s still got lots more left in the tank, by bagging his first goal in almost four years. The sportsman, who plays for Japanese third-tier side, Fukushima United, sent the crowd into raptures, by finding his side’s fifth goal in a 5-0 victory against Iwaki Furukawa in an Emperor’s Cup showdown.

The magic moment marked his first finish since firing one home in November, 2022, for Suzuka PG, now Atletico Suzuka, against FC Osaka.

When the J League launched in 1993, the superstar known as ‘King Kazu’ became the most prominent star, with fans packing into stadiums to watch the hero in action.

The athlete started his career in Brazil with Santos all the way back in 1986, and enjoyed stints in Italy, Croatia and Australia.

Now, after extending his loan from J2 League side Yokohama, whom he has represented since 2005 but not played for since 2020, Miura will participate in his 42nd season.

With the intention to continue into his 60s, fans of the consummate professional who played 89 times for Japan will get to continue enjoying what he brings to the table for a long time to come.

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