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Miura to play beyond 59th birthday as Japan legend signs for new club

Japan legend Kazuyoshi Miura, who will celebrate his 59th birthday in February, has agreed a six-month loan move to Fukushima United, extending a professional career that now stretches into a remarkable fifth decade. The agreement means Miura could feature in the J.League, encompassing Japan’s top three divisions, for the first time in five years.

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Oldest professional footballer Miura heads to Europe on loan

Kazuyoshi Miura, the world's oldest active professional footballer, has signed for Portuguese second-tier side Oliveirense on loan from Yokohama FC.

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What happened to Arsenal's 'Next Messi?'

The Gunners secured a work permit for the Japanese prodigy because he was considered an exceptional talent but he made just one league appearance

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'King Kazu' signs new contract aged 53

The oldest goalscorer in Japanese football, the veteran forward has signed a new deal with his club that will keep him playing past his next birthday

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53-year-old 'King Kazu' becomes J-League's oldest player

The striker, who began his career in the 1980s, made his first appearance in the Japan top flight since 2007

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Miura signs new Yokohama deal aged 51

The former Japan international is not done yet, having inked a new contract for 2019 with the Japanese side

Standings

J. League 2

Form

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
4	Fujieda MYFC		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
6	Iwaki FC		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
7	Jubilo Iwata		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
8	Kataller Toyama		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

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