Kazuyoshi Miura, the Oldest Professional Footballer, Continues Career at 58

JAKARTA - Japanese striker Kazuyoshi Miura has become the world's oldest professional soccer player. He has extended his career for one more year after signing a contract with a third division club in the Japanese league (J3 League), Fukushima United FC.

Miura is still in great shape at 58 and will start his fourth loan in the last four years from Yokohama FC.

He will be 59 in February 2026, one month after joining Fukushima.

Known as King Kazu, Miura also played in Australia and Europe for Genoa and Dinamo Zagreb before the turn of the century aka under the year 2000.

He started his career at Santos and then Palmeiras in the Brazilian Serie A in 1986.

"I am happy to announce my transfer to Fukushima United FC, starting a new challenge. My passion for football will never change, even as I get older."

"I am very grateful for the opportunity to play in Fukushima. I hope to compete with enthusiasm as a member of Fukushima United FC. Let's build a new history together!" he said.

Miura has played 89 times and scored 55 goals for Japan's national team with his last appearance in 2000, but has since played six times for his country's futsal team alongside his incredible club career.

Last year, Miura played in his 40th season in his professional career when his peers of the same generation had hung up their boots long ago.