Kazuyoshi Miura
Awards & Honours
7
Awards Won
4
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Records
Kazuyoshi Miura's career is defined by extraordinary longevity and pioneering achievements. He was the first Japanese player to win the Asian Footballer of the Year award and the first Asian to play in Serie A. His 55 goals for Japan remain the second-most in national team history. He holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest professional footballer, still active at 59. He has played in four different decades across six countries. His selection to both the J.League 20th and 30th Anniversary Teams underscores his lasting impact on Japanese football. Miura's career is a testament to passion and perseverance, inspiring countless fans and players.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
World's Oldest Professional Footballer
Recognized as the oldest active professional footballer in the world.
First Asian Player in Serie A
Became the first Asian footballer to play in Italy's top division when he joined Genoa.
JFA Ambassador for 2014 World Cup
Appointed as ambassador for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Japanese Football Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Japanese Football Hall of Fame for his contributions to the sport.
Rankings & Lists
J.League 20th Anniversary Team
J.League 30th Anniversary Team
Second-highest goalscorer in Japan national team history
Records & Feats
Oldest professional footballer in the world
Miura is recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest active professional footballer, still playing at age 59 in 2026.
First Japanese player to win Asian Footballer of the Year
In 1992, Miura became the first Japanese footballer to receive the Asian Footballer of the Year award.
First Asian player in Serie A
Miura debuted for Genoa in 1994, becoming the first Asian footballer to play in Italy's Serie A.