King Kazu's Age-Defying Goal.
Japanese Football Legend Kazuyoshi Miura, 59, Scores Key Goal in Emperor's Cup Win.
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Miura's previous competitive goal before this one was in November 2022 for Suzuka PG (now Atletico Suzuka) in a Japan Football League match against FC Osaka.
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The 59-year-old's latest goal made the score 5-0 in Fukushima United's 7-0 Emperor's Cup win, described as coming from a trademark run into the box and finishing with a first-time shot.
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Fukushima United is competing in the Japan Pro Football League's third tier, highlighting the level at which Miura delivered this milestone while extending his stay with the club.
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Al Jazeera ran coverage of Miura's milestone, underscoring his longevity and status as a global draw in football due to his age and long career.
Kazuyoshi Miura, the world's oldest professional footballer, scored his first competitive goal in nearly four years at age 59. The legendary Japanese striker, known as "King Kazu," netted in the 52nd minute as his club Fukushima United crushed Iwaki Furukawa 7-0 in the Emperor's Cup, according to BBC.
The goal — his first since November 2022 — made it 5-0 on the day. It triggered celebrations from teammates on the field and on the bench. Miura was substituted just three minutes later, Yahoo Sports reported.
A Trademark Finish After Nearly Four Years of Silence
Miura's last competitive goal came in November 2022. He scored then for Suzuka PG — now called Atletico Suzuka — in a Japan Football League match against FC Osaka, per BBC. That made the wait for his next goal almost exactly 28 months.
The goal itself was classic Miura. He made a sharp run into the box and finished with a first-time shot, Yahoo Sports reported. The bench erupted. It was a reminder that even at 59, his instincts inside the penalty area remain sharp.
Playing in Japan's Third Tier at Nearly 60 Years Old
Fukushima United competes in the Japan Pro Football League's third tier. That is the level at which Miura is still playing and scoring. He joined the club on loan from Yokohama FC in December and appeared six times during a shortened 2026 campaign, according to BBC.
His loan with Fukushima has now been extended until June 2027. That means Miura is heading into what would be his 42nd professional season. He has not retired. He has not slowed down enough to stop. He keeps going.
Miura Plans to Keep Playing Into His 60s
Japan's top football leagues recently shifted to an autumn-to-spring calendar. That change affects scheduling across all levels of the game. For Miura, it simply means more football ahead, BBC reported.
Miura has said he plans to keep playing into his 60s. His age and longevity have made him a global draw. Al Jazeera covered his latest milestone, reflecting how his story reaches well beyond Japan. No other professional footballer in the world is playing at his age.
A Career That Defined Japanese Football
Miura turned professional in 1986. He helped grow football in Japan before the J.League even existed. He played in Brazil as a teenager, built a career across multiple countries, and became the face of Japanese soccer for decades.
At 59, he is not just a footnote. He is still showing up, still scoring, and still making news worldwide, according to SSB Crack News. His goal in the Emperor's Cup is the latest proof that "King Kazu" is not finished yet.
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