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Kazuyoshi Miura, 58, Joins Fukushima United on Loan Until June

The world's oldest professional footballer takes a fourth loan spell since 2022 from Yokohama FC.

Overview

  • Miura will turn 59 in February and continues his career in Japan's J3 with Fukushima United.
  • Last season he logged 69 minutes across seven appearances on loan at Atletico Suzuka without scoring.
  • He said his passion for the game remains unchanged and pledged to "write history together" with his new club.
  • Fukushima United finished tenth in the third tier last season, while parent club Yokohama FC plays in J2.
  • The former Japan international began his pro career in 1986 and scored 55 goals in 89 caps, with his last national-team appearance in 2000.