Kazuyoshi Miura, also known as “King Kazu,” just might play soccer and score goals until the end of eternity.
Kazu broke his own record Sunday as the oldest goal scorer in Japanese soccer history. The 48-year-old scored the opening goal for Yokohama FC in its 3-2 loss to Jubilo Iwata in a J-League 2 (Japanese second division) game. Kazu is thought to be the oldest professional outfield player in the soccer world and he still is up to his old tricks.
Kazu rose above a defender and powerfully headed his shot past the goalkeeper in the 14th minute. His goal reminded everyone of his talent, as did his trademark celebration dance, which he performed like it was his first time doing so.
âI managed to get a good jump on the ball,â Kazu said, according to the Guardian. âIt was a good header.â
Kazu has been playing professionally since 1986 when he signed his first contract with Brazilian club Santos. He returned to Japan in 1990 and enjoyed a lengthy career in both the J-League and on Japan’s national team.
Kazu didn’t make much of an impact during short-term stints with clubs in Italy, Croatia and Australia, but he’ll remain the king of Japanese soccer until the day he decides to abdicate his throne.
Thumbnail photo via Twitter/@Ladbrokes
