TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Japanese football legend Kazuyoshi Miura continued to prove his mettle after scoring his first goal in nearly four years at the age of 59, leading Fukushima United to a 7-0 victory over Iwaki Furukawa in the Emperor's Cup on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
According to a report by The Guardian as cited by Antara, the player, known as the world's oldest professional footballer, scored in the 52nd minute to give Fukushima a 5-0 lead.
This was his first competitive goal since scoring for Suzuka PG, now Atletico Suzuka, against FC Osaka in November 2022.
At 59, this achievement further cements Miura's status as one of the greatest icons in Japanese football history. Nicknamed "King Kazu," Miura was a key figure in the J-League when the Japanese professional league officially launched in 1993.
Miura's long career began with Brazilian club Santos in 1986. Throughout his career, he also played in Italy, Croatia, and Australia before returning to Japan.
This season marks the 42nd of Miura's professional career, having extended his loan spell at Fukushima United from J2 League club Yokohama FC until June 2027.
Although he has been a Yokohama FC player since joining in 2005, Miura has not appeared for the club since 2020.
He has spent most of his time on loan at various clubs to maintain his career.
At the international level, Miura has scored 55 goals in 89 appearances for the Japanese national team.
The veteran striker has also expressed his desire to continue playing until he is 60, a goal he is now closer to achieving.
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