Japan legend Miura, 59, scores first goal since 2022
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- Kazuyoshi Miura scored in the 52nd minute of Fukushima United's 7-0 Emperor's Cup win over Iwaki Furukawa on Saturday, his first competitive goal since netting for Suzuka PG (now Atletico Suzuka) against FC Osaka in November 2022.
- Fukushima United competes in Japan's third tier; Miura's loan there from J2 side Yokohama FC was extended through June 2027, taking the forward's career into a 42nd season.
- 'King Kazu' was the face of the J League when it launched in 1993 and began his career at Brazil's Santos in 1986, with subsequent stints in Italy, Croatia, and Australia.
- Miura tallied 55 goals in 89 appearances for Japan and has previously spoken of wanting to keep playing into his 60s.
Why it matters: This strike extends a career that began in 1986 at Brazil's Santos, with Miura's loan extension taking him into a 42nd season and closer to his stated goal of playing into his 60s. For Fukushima United, the deal keeps the world's oldest professional footballer generating attention for a third-tier Japanese club through June 2027.
