King Kazu: Celebrating Miura's Milestone

Kazuyoshi Miura, known as 'King Kazu', celebrates his 58th birthday and his upcoming 40th season in professional soccer. He plays for Suzuka on loan from Yokohama, continuing to defy age. Miura has an illustrious career spanning across numerous countries and holds the record as the oldest scorer in professional football.

Kazuyoshi Miura, commonly referred to as 'King Kazu', marked his 58th birthday with an exceptional milestone: commencing his 40th season in professional soccer. The Japanese forward, celebrated for his resilience and passion, currently represents the fourth-division team Suzuka on loan from Yokohama.

Amidst the looming start of the new season, Miura's dedication to the sport remains unwavering. At a press conference last year, he expressed his intent to continue playing, stating, 'Retiring isn't an option. I want to play as many minutes as I can in games.'

Miura's career is extensively international, having played professionally in Brazil, Italy, Croatia, Australia, and Portugal. His 1986 debut at Santos, alongside being the oldest professional goal-scorer at age 50, highlights a storied career that also saw him net 55 goals in 89 matches as a star for Japan's national team in the 1990s.

(With inputs from agencies.)