World’s oldest active footballer to return for 40th season at age 58

Japanese soccer player Kazuyoshi Miura plans to return for his 40th professional season at age 58 next year.

Japan’s Kyodo news agency reported this week that “King Kazu” intends to play again next season for his fourth-tier Japanese club Atletico Suzuka.

Kazuyoshi is widely listed as the world’s oldest active professional soccer player.

He has played professionally in Brazil, Italy, Croatia, Australia and Portugal. He made his debut in 1986 with Brazilian club Santos, a side made famous by Brazilian star Pelé.

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