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Japanese Soccer Legend Kazuyoshi Miura Celebrates 40Th Season

Japanese forward Kazuyoshi Miura speaks to reporters in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, on Jan. 11, 2025. (Kyodo News via AP)

Japanese forward Kazuyoshi Miura, also known as 'King Kazu,' celebrated his 58th birthday on Wednesday. Not only is he marking another year of life, but he is also gearing up to embark on his 40th season in professional soccer, making him the oldest player in the Japanese Football League.

Miura currently plays for the Japanese fourth-division team Suzuka, having been loaned from the second-division club Yokohama. Suzuka is scheduled to commence training this week in preparation for the upcoming season set to kick off next month.

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