Kazuyoshi Miura beats own record as the oldest professional footballer aged 55 years and…

Kazuyoshi Miura has rewrote his own record as the oldest active professional footballer by playing aged 55 years and 225 days old.

The former Japan international came off the bench on Sunday to make the record-breaking appearance for fourth-tier side Suzuka Point Getters.

He entered the pitch in the 76th minute, helping his side to a 1-0 win over Criacao Shinjuku in front of a Japan Football league record-crowd of 16,218 at the newly-built National Stadium.

Miura’s long and illustrious career has seen him play against stars such as Andres Iniesta

Despite the victory, the biggest cheer of the day was reserved for the man nicknamed ‘King Kazu’ who turns 56 next February.

Miura played for Verdy Kawasaki in their J. League opener in 1993 at the National Stadium and having netted on many occasions at the famous arena, his record-breaking appearance was shrouded in emotion.

He has already revealed he would like to continue playing until he is 60-years-old and few would bet against him reaching that amazing feat.

Kazuyoshi Miura earned 89 caps and scored 55 goals in a career spanning 10 years for Japan

The Japanese star says he is not yet ready to hang up his boots and wants to play until he is 60

After the milestone appearance Miura said: ‘I’m grateful to have played in the best atmosphere possible, and feel proud.

‘I wanted this game to be a part of the history I’m making.

‘Having got the chance to play at a place like this, I’ll be staying humble and keep going without forgetting the hunger.’

He is seventh on the all-time J. League scoring chart with 139 goals.