According to Japanese media FOOTBALL ZONE, 57-year-old Japanese footballer Kazuyoshi Miura came on as a substitute for Suzuka Point Getters, further extending his record as the oldest player to take the pitch at 57 years and 139 days.
The 57-year-old Japanese footballer, Kazuyoshi Miura, returned to J.League club Suzuka Point Getters this season. In the 16th round of the league, during the second half’s 17th minute of the match between Suzuka Point Getters and Beppu Dural, the world’s oldest active footballer finally received his first opportunity to play since November 20, 2022. This also means that he has broken the record for the oldest football player to appear in a match, pushing it to 57 years and 139 days.
Despite the team ultimately losing 0:1 and Miura not receiving enough support from his teammates after coming onto the field, he remained undaunted, stating at the post-match press conference, “I want to play like a veteran, but I haven’t been able to do so yet.”
This match attracted 1,039 fans who braved the rain to watch, with an additional 60 journalists present on the sidelines.
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