Tomoyoshi Miura, the world’s oldest professional soccer player, scored as Fukushima United defeated Iwaki Furukawa 7-0.
Published July 26, 2026
Japanese soccer icon Tomoyoshi Miura proved that age is just a number, scoring his first competitive goal in almost four years at the age of 59.
The world’s oldest professional soccer player, affectionately known as “King Kazu,” scored in the 52nd minute on Saturday as J. League third-division side Fukushima United defeated Iwaki Furukawa 7-0 to qualify for the Emperor’s Cup.
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The goal sparked celebrations among his teammates on the pitch and on the bench, and the veteran forward was substituted three minutes later.
This was Miura’s first official goal since November 2022, when he scored in the Japan Football League at Suzuka PG (currently Atlético Suzuka) in a loss to FC Osaka.
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The former Japan international is preparing for an impressive 42nd season as a professional after extending his loan to third-tier Fukushima United until June 2027.
Miura joined the club from Yokohama FC in December and will remain in Fukushima after making six appearances during the shortened 2026 campaign.
With Japan’s professional league set to switch from a spring-to-fall schedule to a fall-to-spring schedule, Miura will enter his 60s while still playing professionally, adding a new chapter to one of the longest-running careers in soccer.
Miura has previously claimed that he has no intention of hanging up his shoes until he turns 60, and continues to attract fans both domestically and internationally.
