King Kazu scores again at 59, helping Fukushima United to victory
Translated from Czech, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Japanese football legend Kazuyoshi Miura, aged 59, scored a goal in a competitive match for the first time in four years.
- The popular player, nicknamed 'King Kazu,' contributed to Fukushima United's 7-0 victory in a cup match, extending his record 42nd season.
- Miura, on loan until June 2027, scored the fifth goal in the 52nd minute of the match.
Japanese football icon Kazuyoshi Miura, affectionately known as 'King Kazu,' has once again found the back of the net in a competitive match at the remarkable age of 59. This latest goal, his first in four years, came during a cup game where he helped steer third-division club Fukushima United to an emphatic 7-0 victory over Iwaki Furukawa.
Miura, who is playing in his record-extending 42nd season, scored in the 52nd minute, putting Fukushima United up 5-0. The veteran forward recently extended his playing career, agreeing to a loan deal with the club that will keep him playing until June 2027.
The legendary player continues to defy age and expectations, proving that passion and dedication can sustain a career far beyond conventional limits. His continued presence on the field and ability to score goals remain a significant draw for fans and a testament to his enduring legacy in Japanese football.
King Kazu once again found the net. The Japanese evergreen in his 59th year helped Fukushima United with a goal.
Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.