TOKYO: He turns 59 in February, and the globe's oldest professional soccer player has a new club as he gets set for his 41st season. He is moving on loan from Yokohama FC and spent last season on loan with fourth-division club Atletico Suzuka. He made his debut in 1986 with Santos in Brazil, a club made famous by Brazilian star Pelé. In 2017 at age 50, he became the oldest player to score in a professional match. He scored 55 goals in 89 appearance and was a star with Japan's national team in the 1990s.

Source: Indian Express December 31, 2025 07:28 UTC