World’s oldest footballer Kazuyoshi Miura signs new contract with Yokohama FC which will see him play at age of 51

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World’s oldest footballer Kazuyoshi Miura signs new contract with Yokohama FC which will see him play at age of 51

A STRIKER who turns 51 next month has signed a new contract with Japanese club Yokohama FC.

Kazuyoshi Miura’s new deal at the second division club will take him into his 33RD season.

Kazuyoshi Miura, who turns 51 next month, has signed a new deal at Yokohama FCAFP or licensors

He said: “I will always play my heart out and hope to continue to grow.”

Only former New Brighton manager Neil McBain, who amazingly played himself in goal at the age of 51 due to an injury crisis, surpasses Miura’s feat.

King Kazu began his career at Santos in 1986 and has gone on to play for 13 other clubs, including Genoa and Dinamo Zagreb.

He signed for Yokohama in 2005 – at the age of 38 – and has scored 23 goals in 243 outings.

Kazuyoshi Miura is the oldest player in world footballAFP or licensors Kazuyoshi Miura eats birthday cake to celebrate his 50thAFP or licensors Kazuyoshi Miura in action for Japan in 1998 World Cup qualifier against UzbekistanReuters King Kazu is a fan favourite at Japanese side Yokohama FCAFP or licensors

The Japanese ace netted an incredible 55 goals in just 89 international appearances.

English fans almost got a glimpse of Miura during his record career in which he even outscored Gary Lineker.

Here are five amazing facts you never knew about the world’s oldest footballer . . .

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Had an unsuccessful trial at then-League Two side Bournemouth in 1999. Played alongside ex-Newcastle star Mirandinha at Palmeiras in 1986. Outscored Gary Lineker and Brazil legend Zico in the J-League’s inaugural season in 1993. Also crowned MVP that year. Made Japanese history by winning the Asian Player of the Year award in 1993. Has an older brother, Yasutoshi, who retired at what, in comparison, is a young 38.

Think Miura is impressive? Check out the Jamaican fast bowler who was still going at the age of 82.

Cecil Wright took over 7,000 wickets in his staggering career and played alongside the likes of Sir Viv Richards and Sir Frank Worrell.

King Kazu's career

Santos (1986)

Palmeiras (1986)

Matsubara (1986)

Club de Regatas Brasil (1987)

XV de Jau (1987-88)

Cortiba (1988-89)

Santos (1990)

Yomiuri/Verdy Kawasaki (1990-98)

Genoa – loan (1994-95)

Dinamo Zagreb (1999)

Kyoto Purple Sanga (1999-2000)

Vissel Kobe (2001-05)

Yokohama FC (2005-)

Sydney FC – loan (2005)

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