Former Japan International, Kazuyoshi Miura is set to continue his reign as the world’s oldest active football player after the 56-year-old reportedly agreed to extend his stay at Portuguese second division Oliveirense on Tuesday.
Miura who joined Oliveirense on loan from J-league team Yokohama in January was a second-half substitute in their 4-3 win over Leixoes in their last game of the season.
According to reports the veteran striker was also named Man of the Match following a cameo appearance in the victory.
Despite the feat, it’s understood that the opposition manager was less than amused reportedly describing the game as offensive, adding that it turned into a “Circus”
It’s further understood that he is set to remain at the club for the next season, however, the duration of a new deal has yet to be specified.
In November, the owners of Yokohama, the Onodera Group, became a majority shareholder of Oliveirense.
Miura joined second-tier Yokohama in 2005 from Japanese top-tier side Vissel Kobe.
Miura, whose professional career started in 1986 with Brazilian team Santos, has been at Yokohama FC since 2005, despite a loan spell with fourth-tier J league outfit Suzuka Point Getters in 2022 where he netted 18 times.
He has also played club football in Italy, Croatia, and Australia.
On the International level, Miura scored 55 goals in 89 games before retiring in 2002.
He also briefly represented Japan’s futsal team in 2012 and was called up for the 2012 Futsal World Cup at the age of 45.
According to reports, he is said to have shared thoughts of playing until 60-years-old.
