Archive · 9 Jan 2026
58-Year-Old Miura Joins Fukushima United
Kazuyoshi Miura, a famous soccer player from Japan, is 58 years old and has been playing soccer for 41 seasons.
He recently joined a new team called Fukushima United, which plays in the third division of Japan's soccer leagues.
Miura said he almost gave up on playing in the top leagues, but he got an offer to join Fukushima United and is excited to play again.
He has played for many teams around the world, including in Brazil, Italy, Croatia, and Portugal.
He also played for Japan's national team and scored 55 goals.
Miura says his goal is to keep playing for as long as he can, even if it's just for a minute or a second.
He wants to help his new team by scoring goals and making assists.
Kazuyoshi Miura, 58, signed a loan deal with Fukushima United in the Japanese third division.
This marks his 41st season as a professional footballer.
Miura was close to giving up on returning to the J-League before this opportunity.
He previously played for Atletico Suzuka in the fourth tier, scoring no goals last season.
Miura aims to contribute with goals and assists for Fukushima United.
- Who
- Kazuyoshi Miura, a 58-year-old Japanese soccer player
- What
- Signed a loan deal with Fukushima United in the Japanese third division
- When
- Last month, for the 41st season of his professional career
- Where
- Japan, with Fukushima United
- Why
- To continue playing and contribute with goals and assists
- Player
- Kazuyoshi Miura
- Age
- 58
- New Club
- Fukushima United
- League
- Japanese third division
- Career Duration
- 41 seasons
- Previous Club
- Atletico Suzuka
- International Goals
- 55
- International Appearances
- 89