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‘King Kazu’ Returns to J.League With Fukushima United at 58

At his Tokyo unveiling, Kazuyoshi Miura said he is focused on earning minutes to contribute with goals or assists.

Yokohama FC's Japanese striker Kazuyoshi Miura, oldest footballer to score competitive goal, speaks during an interview with Reuters after a training session in Yokohama, Japan, March 21, 2017.   REUTERS/Toru Hanai
Japanese footballer Kazuyoshi Miura, 58, shows his Fukushima United FC jersey

Overview

  • Miura signed a six-month loan last month with third-division Fukushima United, setting up his 41st professional season.
  • The move brings him back into Japan’s top three tiers for the first time since 2021, with the new season beginning in early February.
  • He told reporters he wants to be on the pitch for even one minute or one second longer and vowed to repay the club with goals and assists.
  • Miura said he had nearly given up on returning to the J.League before Fukushima’s offer revived his ambition to play at that level.
  • Last season he made eight goalless appearances for fourth-tier Atletico Suzuka, and he has 55 goals in 89 caps for Japan after starting his career with Santos in 1986.