Japan great Kazuyoshi Miura sets latest oldest appearance record at 59

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Kazuyoshi Miura set another J.League record at the age of 59 years, eight months and 12 days as he became the oldest player to ever feature in Japan's third-tier. The former Japan international was introduced as a substitute late in Fukushima United's 4-1 home win over FC Ryukyu. Miura, affectionately known as "King Kazu", extended his own J.League record in a career that has now entered its 42nd season .