The world's oldest footballer has broken his record. More challenges await him
Kazuyoshi Miura, considered the oldest professional footballer in the world, broke his own record when he made his first appearance for Atletico Suzuka in his 40th professional season at the age of 58 years and 109 days.
The striker was given the captain's armband when he came on in the 82nd minute of a fourth-division Japanese away match against YSCC Yokohama with his team leading 2-0. Miura had no chance to score but helped his team win 2-1.
"I hope I can play again and show my character," said Miura, who is returning from a leg injury he suffered in January.
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Miura left Japan at the age of 15 for Brazil, where he made his professional debut with Santos in 1986. After returning to his homeland, he won the MVP award in the inaugural J-League season in 1993 while playing for Verdy Kawasaki. That same year, he became the first Japanese player to be named Asian Footballer of the Year.
Known as "King Kazu", he became the first Japanese player to play in the Italian top flight, playing for Genoa (1994–95). He also played for clubs such as Dinamo Zagreb, Kyoto Sanga, Vissel Kobe, Sydney FC and Oliveirense in Portugal.
Miura played for the Japanese national team from 1990 to 2000, scoring 55 goals in 89 matches.
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