Kazuyoshi Miura, aged 59, scored twice in the Emperor's Cup, extending his record as the world's oldest professional footballer. The match saw Fukushima United defeat Oyama Soccer Club 7-0, with Miura netting both goals from penalties.
Miura's remarkable career
Miura began his professional career at 15 with Santos in Brazil, later playing for Palmeiras, Coritiba, and Matsubara. He returned to Japan in 1990 to join Verdy Kawasaki and made history in 1992 by becoming the first Asian player in Serie A when he joined Genoa. He also played for Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia and Oliveirense in Portugal before signing with Yokohama FC in 2005.
Emperor's Cup history and Miura's records
The Emperor's Cup is Japan's oldest football competition, featuring teams from J1 and J2 Leagues as well as winners from all 47 prefectures. Miura's brace in this tournament follows his penalty goal in a previous qualifying match, proving he remains a force to be reckoned with.
Miura's national team achievements
Miura represented Japan from 1990 to 2000, scoring 55 goals in 89 appearances, making him the second-highest scorer in Japan's history. Currently, Japan sits second in the World Cup standings with 5 points (1 win, 2 draws). Their recent match ended in a 2-1 loss to Brazil, and their next fixture is against Uruguay on September 24.
Miura's future prospects
Now in his 42nd season, Miura continues to defy age and inspire football enthusiasts worldwide. Japan's current World Cup standing is second with 5 points (1 win, 2 draws). Their recent form includes a 2-1 loss to Brazil, and they will face Uruguay on September 24. For more details on Japan's fixtures and standings, visit our standings and fixtures pages.
