The Japanese legend Kazuyoshi Miura returned to the field just days before turning 59, continuing to make history as the oldest active player in professional football worldwide. The veteran striker played for 19 minutes in his team Fukushima United's 4-1 loss to Ventforet Kofu in the Japanese second division league.

This participation marked a special event, as Miura returned to the field after a 629-day absence from official matches, with his last appearance being on May 19, 2024, with the Portuguese team Oliveirense against Leixões. With this appearance, Miura played an official match just 15 days shy of his 59th birthday, a rare achievement in the world of modern football.

The Japanese forward started the match but left the field after 19 minutes of the first half due to his modest performance. He lost possession four times out of 11 touches, his passing accuracy was less than 60%, and he won only two out of six duels during the encounter.

Despite the limited performance, Miura's continued presence on the field remains a historic and exceptional event, as he continues to challenge the issue of aging and solidify his name as one of the most inspiring players in football history, thanks to his long career that has spanned decades both inside and outside Japan.