Archive · 30 Dec 2025
King Kazu Signs for Fukushima United at 58
A very old football player named Kazuyoshi Miura, who is 58 years old, has signed to play for a new team called Fukushima United.
He is known as 'King Kazu' and has been playing football for a very long time, 41 seasons to be exact.
He said he is still very passionate about the game and wants to make history with his new team.
He used to play for other teams in different countries and even helped make football popular in Japan.
He is excited to play in the J. League again after five years.
He promised to give his best to contribute to his new team and the local area.
Kazuyoshi Miura, aged 58, signs for Japan's Fukushima United on loan until June.
This will be his 41st season as a professional footballer.
Miura expressed his gratitude and commitment to his new team.
He previously played for Atletico Suzuka in the fourth tier.
Miura's move to Fukushima marks his return to the J. League after five years.
- Who
- Kazuyoshi Miura, a Japanese football legend known as 'King Kazu'
- What
- Signed for Fukushima United, a third-division team in Japan
- When
- On Tuesday, with the loan lasting until June
- Where
- Fukushima, Japan
- Why
- To continue his passion for football and take on a new challenge
- Player Name
- Kazuyoshi Miura
- Nickname
- King Kazu
- New Team
- Fukushima United
- League
- Japan's third division
- Loan Duration
- Until June
- Professional Seasons
- 41
- Previous Team
- Atletico Suzuka
- International Debut
- 1990
- World Cup Exclusion
- 1998
