The oldest professional football player in the world, Kazuyoshi Miura, has no plans to hang his boots on flowers.

At the age of 58, the striker, known under the nickname King Kazu, officially became the head of the Fukushima United club, which plays in the third division of the J-League (J3). This transition will mark the start of a remarkable 41st season in the graver’s professional career..

Miura joins a new team on loan from Yokogami. The veteran spent the last season in the fourth division of Japan for Atletico Suzuka, and continued to prove that a century is just a number in a passport.

Kazuyosi's path in professional football began back in 1986 in Santos, Brazil. In just one hour, he won Italy for Genoa, Australia for Sydney, Oliveirense for Portugal, and also became a true idol for Japan..

At the time of his debut, most of the world's football stars had not yet been born, and Miuri's current teammates could have been his onukami..

Miura himself has repeatedly stated that if he wants to spend his money, his health allows him to. His dedication to the game has long since turned him into a living legend, which symbolizes his endless passion for football.