Kazuyoshi Miura and Fukushima United
Wednesday
Kazuyoshi Miura became the oldest goalscorer in Emperor’s Cup history at 59, converting two penalties as Fukushima United beat Oyama Soccer Club 7-0. The Japanese veteran is playing his 42nd professional season and broke Shinji Ono’s previous age record.
Miura’s double extends a professional career that began in the 1980s and follows his first competitive goal in nearly four years during qualifying last month. His latest record adds another extraordinary milestone to one of football’s longest playing careers.