Japan's King Kazu, 59, Scores Twice From Spot to Make Cup History
Miura scored two penalties in a 7-0 win, breaking Shinji Ono’s mark and reaching more than one goal in a match for the first time since 2005.
- On Wednesday, 59-year-old Japanese footballer Kazuyoshi Miura became the oldest goalscorer in the Emperor's Cup, netting two penalties in Fukushima United's 7-0 victory over Oyama Soccer Club.
- Miura broke the previous record held by former Japan international Shinji Ono, who was 41 when he scored in the 2021 tournament, according to the Japan Football Association.
- "There was a unique, quiet atmosphere," Miura said, noting he practices penalties daily. The striker, now in his 42nd professional season, joined Fukushima in January.
- Following the match in the Emperor's Cup's 106th year, the veteran forward expressed eagerness to play in the next round of the tournament.
- Miura's professional career began in 1986 with Brazilian team Santos, spanning stints in Italy, Australia, and Portugal, cementing his status in Japanese football history.
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Japan's King Kazu, 59, scores twice from spot to make cup history
Miura, known as "King Kazu" and now in his 42nd season as a professional, played a key role as third division Fukushima United thrashed non-league Oyama Soccer Club 7-0 in the Emperor's Cup, which is now in its 106th year. He scored in the qualifying rounds of the competition in late July. It is the first time Miura has scored more than one goal in a match since he was on target for Australian side Sydney FC in November 2005. Miura, Japan's firs…
Football: Miura, 59, becomes oldest scorer in Emperor's cup, eager for more
Former Japan international Kazuyoshi Miura has expressed eagerness to play in the next round of the Emperor's Cup, after becoming the tournament's oldest scorer at the age of 59 years, five months and 24 days.
The years seem to have no effect on Kazuyoshi Miura. At 59, the Japanese player continues to break records as the oldest professional footballer ever. On Wednesday, the striker scored two goals for his club Fukushima United in the first round of the cup.
59-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura led his team to a 7-0 victory in the first round of the Emperor's Cup against Oyama Club by scoring two goals from penalty kicks alone. Following his first field goal in four years last month, he has scored three goals in a single month, proving he is still in top form; however, there is a mix of criticism that he is merely a marketing tactic for a lower-league team and his determination to extend his career.
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