Japanese soccer legend Kazuyoshi Miura, known as King Kazu, has signed a loan deal with J3 club Fukushima United FC at age 58. The move marks his return to the J.League after five years away.
Kazuyoshi Miura, the 58-year-old striker entering his 41st professional season, announced a loan move to Fukushima United FC for the 2026 season. In a statement from the club, Miura said, “I’m embarking on a new challenge. My enthusiasm for football hasn’t changed at all, although I’ve gotten older. I’d like to write a new history with the club’s supporters.”
In recent years, Miura played for Atletico Suzuka Club in the 2025 season, but the team was relegated to the regional Tokai Soccer League. He had also been with Uniao Desportiva Oliveirense in Portugal's Liga Portugal 2. His last appearance in the J.League was with J1 side Yokohama FC in 2021.
For the Japanese national team, Miura scored 55 goals, making him the second-highest scorer in history. The signing comes ahead of his 59th birthday in February, underscoring his enduring passion for the game.