World’s oldest footballer signs new contract until 2020

The world’s oldest footballer Kazuyoshi Miura has signed a new contract that will keep him playing until 2020.

52-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura has been handed a five month contract by Yokohama FC that will see the Japanase stay active until January 2020.

Although Kazuyoshi Miura didn’t score or assisted a goal for Yokohama FC in the J2 League side last season his effort has been appreciated with the new deal.

Kazuyoshi Miura has played a total of 55 goals in 89 games for the Japanase national team.