Japanese football legend Kazuyoshi Miura, 59, scores first goal in four years

Kazuyoshi Miura, the 56‑year‑old forward who holds the record as the world’s oldest professional footballer, added another goal to his career tally on Saturday as Fukushima United defeated Iwaki Furukawa 7‑0 in a J3 League fixture. Miura opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, converting a cross from the left flank before his teammates extended the lead, with the home side netting six more times in the second half. The win marked Fukushima United’s largest margin of victory this season and secured three points that keep the club within the top half of the table.

The match highlighted Miura’s enduring fitness and technical ability, underscoring his continued relevance in Japanese football despite a career spanning more than four decades. His goal contributed to a dominant performance that saw Fukushima United dominate possession and create 18 shots on target. The result also leaves Iwaki Furukawa struggling near the bottom of the standings, intensifying their relegation battle as the season progresses.