Golden oldie Kazu Miura looks ahead after penning new contract

Golden oldie Kazu Miura looks ahead after penning new contract

Former Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura speaks to reporters in Yokohama on Nov. 12, 2015. Miura said he has still got the drive to continue his career after the 48-year-old renewed his contract a day earlier with J-League second division club Yokohama FC for next season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Soccer: Oldie Miura extends contract with Yokohama FC

Soccer: Oldie Miura extends contract with Yokohama FC

Former Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura of Yokohama FC joins a team training session in Yokohama, near Tokyo, in January 2016. Miura, the oldest active player in the J-League at 49, has renewed his contract with Yokohama FC for this season, the second-division club said Jan. 11, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Soccer: Golden oldie Miura suffers knee injury

Soccer: Golden oldie Miura suffers knee injury

Kazuyoshi Miura sits on the bench in the second half of Yokohama FC's 1-0 loss away to Machida Zelvia in the J-League second division on April 15, 2017. The 50-year-old striker injured his left knee during the first half. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Soccer: Golden oldie Miura suffers knee injury

Soccer: Golden oldie Miura suffers knee injury

Kazuyoshi Miura reacts on the pitch after hurting his left knee during the first half of Yokohama FC's 1-0 loss away to Machida Zelvia in the J-League second division on April 15, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Soccer: Golden oldie Miura rewrites record on 50th birthday

Soccer: Golden oldie Miura rewrites record on 50th birthday

Former Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura (11) shoots during the second half of Yokohama FC's 1-0 win at home to Matsumoto Yamaga on Feb. 26, 2017. Miura, affectionately known as King Kazu in Japan, reached a new milestone on his 50th birthday, rewriting his record as the oldest player to play in the J-League second division. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Soccer: Golden oldie Miura rewrites record on 50th birthday

Soccer: Golden oldie Miura rewrites record on 50th birthday

Fans in the stands celebrate Yokohama FC striker Kazuyoshi Miura's 50th birthday in a J-League second-division match against Matsumoto Yamaga at Mitsuzawa Stadium in Yokohama on Feb. 26, 2017. The former Japan international rewrote his own record as the oldest player to play in the J-League second division. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo