It’s the 16th club in his incredible 37-year playing career. The oldest professional footballer in the world has signed for a new club at the age of 57. Kazuyoshi Miura, who is a former Japan international, has returned to his home country after a stint in Portugal to play for fourth-tier side Atletico Suzuka Club […]

1 year ago

We’ve all been living a lie For many years we’ve all been told that the oldest professional footballer is the Japanese legend Kazuyoshi Miura. You know, the one you’ve heard about many times. Well, everything you’ve ever been told about ‘King Kazu’ being the oldest professional player at the age of 55 is a lie. […]

4 years ago

He will continue to be a professional footballer beyond his 52nd birthday. Legendary Japanese footballer Kazuyoshi Miura is still not ready to call time on his playing days after signing an extended contract at Yokohama FC. 51-year-old Miura retired from international football in 2000 after scoring 55 goals in 89 games for Japan. He joined Yokohama […]

7 years ago

He’s been playing for three decades

9 years ago

Age is only a number

11 years ago

Kazuyoshi Miura will be 48 in February

12 years ago