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World's oldest ever professional footballer Kazuyoshi Miura to play on age 57 after transfer move

Kazu Miura of UD Oliveirense during the Liga Portugal SABSEG match between Academico de Viseu and UD Oliveirense at Estádio Municipal do Fontelo on February 18, 2024 in Viseu, Portugal. (Photo by Pedro Loureiro/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images).

The world’s oldest professional footballer will carry on for yet another year after agreeing a loan switch back to his native Japan with fourth-tier Atletico Suzuka Club at the age of 57.

Kazuyoshi Miura began his career back in 1986 with Brazilian side Santos and now joins his 17th club – if we are to count his brief return to Brazil and a second spell with his new club as separate stints, at least.

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