Kazuyoshi Miura he has no intention of hanging up his shoes. The legendary Japanese striker has announced his intention to play again next season with his current club, Atletico Suzuka, in the fourth division. Miura will turn 58 in February and began his career in 1986, making his debut with Santos; it means that next season could be his 40th season as a professional footballer.
The former Genoa player is the oldest active professional footballer. he scored 55 goals in 90 appearances for the Japanese national team and was a point of reference for Asian football in the 1990s. He played in Brazil, Italy, Croatia, Australia and Portugal.
The old legend of Japanese football legends Kazuyoshi Miura has announced that he intends to restart the next season! ⚽️
Miura fêtera ses 58 ans en février prochain. This evening is the 40th season and so is a professional footballer! 😱 pic.twitter.com/rMm6Myc35v
— Foot Mercato (@footmercato) November 12, 2024