# 59-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura breaks record with a goal The world's oldest professional footballer Miura scores his first goal in 4 years. - **Source:** [Hacker News: Front Page](https://brifing.si/source/b07aa772-b1a0-4a76-aa18-719c6f9e2dde) - **Published:** 2026-07-26 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/77840359-7ea3-4e8c-a5a5-8afd881e3a91 ## Historic Goal 59-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura scored his first goal in nearly four years while playing for Japan's third-tier team Fukushima United. Miura netted the fifth goal in a 7-0 victory over Iwaki Furukawa in the Emperor's Cup. ## A First in His Career This goal marks Miura's first official goal since 2022. Nicknamed 'King Kazu,' he is one of Japan's most beloved athletes and was the face of the J League when it launched in 1993. ## Long and Successful Career Miura began his career in 1986 with Brazil's Santos. Having played in Italy, Croatia, and Australia, the forward is preparing for his 42nd season. He will continue on loan at Fukushima from Yokohama FC. ## National Team Achievements Miura, who scored 55 goals in 89 appearances for Japan, holds a significant place in the country's football history. He has previously expressed his goal of playing into his 60s. ## His Role at Fukushima At Fukushima United, Miura serves as both a player and a mentor to young footballers. His experience and leadership contribute to the team's development. His contract runs until 2027. ## A Legacy in Football Kazuyoshi Miura inspires the sports world not only by scoring goals but also by continuing to play professionally at this age. His passion and dedication set an example for younger generations. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c3r087181ndo — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._