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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.

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.

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

'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

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

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

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
12	TS Galaxy	30	8	8	14	30	38	-8	32	D W D D D
13	Chippa United	30	6	10	14	24	44	-20	28	W L D L L
14	Marumo Gallants	30	4	13	13	21	38	-17	25	D D D D D
15	Magesi FC	30	5	9	16	24	43	-19	24	W L L L D
16	Orbit College	30	6	6	18	21	47	-26	24	L L D W D

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