Event
Kazuyoshi Miura, 59, scored his first competitive goal in nearly four years for Fukushima United in a 7-0 victory over Iwaki Furukawa in the Emperor’s Cup. The world’s oldest professional footballer, known as ‘King Kazu’, struck in the 52nd minute before being substituted. This marks his first goal since November 2022 as he prepares for his 42nd professional season.
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Kazuyoshi 'King Kazu' Miura netted in the 52nd minute to mark the start of his 42nd professional season, extending his loan at Fukushima United until 2027.
Background
Kazuyoshi Miura, widely recognised as the world’s oldest professional footballer and known as ‘King Kazu’, scored his first competitive goal in nearly four years for Fukushima United. The 59-year-old former Japan international struck in the 52nd minute during a 7-0 victory over Iwaki Furukawa in the Emperor’s Cup, securing his team’s advancement. This milestone marks his first goal since November 2022 and occurs as he prepares for his 42nd professional season. Miura, who joined Fukushima United from Yokohama FC in December, has extended his loan spell until June 2027 and has previously stated he intends to retire upon turning 60. The event highlights his enduring career amidst broader changes in Japanese football, including a scheduled transition from a spring-to-autumn to an autumn-to-spring league calendar.
Kazuyoshi Miura, widely recognised as the world’s oldest professional footballer and known as ‘King Kazu’, scored his first competitive goal in nearly four years for Fukushima United. The 59-year-old former Japan international struck in the 52nd minute during a 7-0 victory over I
Fact cards
Key entities: Kazuyoshi Miura, Fukushima United, Iwaki Furukawa, Emperor’s Cup, J-League, Japan.
December 2026: Miura joins Fukushima United on loan from Yokohama FC. November 2022: Miura scores his last competitive goal for Suzuka PG (now Atletico Suzuka). 2026 Campaign: Miura makes six appearances for Fukushima United in the shortened season. Recent Match: Miura scores in
Timeline
Miura joins Fukushima United on loan from Yokohama FC.
Miura scores his last competitive goal for Suzuka PG (now Atletico Suzuka).
Miura makes six appearances for Fukushima United in the shortened season.
Miura scores in the 52nd minute of Fukushima United’s 7-0 Emperor’s Cup victory over Iwaki Furukawa; substituted three minutes later.
Miura’s current loan spell with Fukushima United is scheduled to conclude.
FAQ
A Japanese footballer widely regarded as the world's oldest professional player, nicknamed 'King Kazu'.
Fukushima United, a Japanese third-tier side.
Fukushima United won 7-0 against Iwaki Furukawa.
November 2022, while playing for Suzuka PG.
He is on loan from Yokohama FC to Fukushima United until June 2027.