# Kazuyoshi Miura becomes oldest goalscorer in competitive football history

Japanese striker Kazuyoshi Miura, aged 54, scored for Suzuka Point Getters in a Japanese lower-division match, making him the oldest player to score in a competitive football game. The record underscores his extraordinary longevity, with a professional career spanning over three decades.

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### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/29/is-kazuyoshi-miura-oldest-goalscorer-football-history-knowledge) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:26 GMT