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At 58, Kazuyoshi Miura Joins Fukushima United on Loan Through June 2026

The J3 club casts the signing as a leadership addition for a veteran who helped popularize Japanese football.

Overview

  • Fukushima United says he will report for training on January 10, with the loan scheduled to run until June 30, 2026.
  • The move brings the Yokohama FC forward to Japan's third tier, where the club highlights his example for younger players.
  • Miura is 58 and will turn 59 in February as he extends a professional career that began in 1986 with Santos in Brazil.
  • He scored 55 goals in 89 appearances for Japan and has club experience in Italy, Croatia, Australia and Portugal.
  • Coverage also notes his cultural resonance, including frequent citations that he inspired the anime character Oliver Atom.