<p>Japan's 53-year-old footballing golden oldie Kazuyoshi Miura, better known as King Kazu, won plaudits Thursday for his latest record-setting appearance but said he was disappointed he didn't score.</p>.<p>Miura made history on Wednesday night in Yokohama FC's game against Kawasaki Frontale, when he became the oldest J-League first division starter in history.</p>.<p>"King Kazu once again wrote a new chapter in the history of Japanese football," the Nikkan Sports daily triumphantly declared.</p>.<p>Sports Nippon said spectators were hard-pressed to believe the "valiant performance" was by a 53-year-old.</p>.<p>"Kazu is our pride," J-League chairman Mitsuru Murai said.</p>.<p>"This great record that will go down in history will be a bright light... for all active players as well as children dreaming of being future players," he added.</p>.<p>"We hope we'll continue to play outstandingly," the 61-year-old said.</p>.<p>Miura, who has been with Yokohama FC since 2005, was subbed after 56 minutes in a match which saw his side lose 3-2.</p>.<p>He received a standing ovation as he left the pitch, but said afterwards he was disappointed by his performance.</p>.<p>"I was able to receive the ball in the middle of the pitch but couldn't work a lot around the penalty area, which made me feel that I left something to be desired," he said after the game.</p>.<p>"I want to make use of today's experience for the next competitions in the league."</p>.<p>Kazu has been setting age records for some time, and he became the oldest man to play in Japan's league cup competition earlier this year.</p>.<p>In 2017, he became the oldest player to score in a professional match.</p>.<p>He has insisted he won't hang up his boots until he turns 60, and he continues to be a massive draw for fans in both Japan and abroad.</p>.<p>His latest record even earned attention from FIFA's official Twitter account.</p>.<p>"All hail King Kazu," it tweeted, complete with crown emojis.</p>
<p>Japan's 53-year-old footballing golden oldie Kazuyoshi Miura, better known as King Kazu, won plaudits Thursday for his latest record-setting appearance but said he was disappointed he didn't score.</p>.<p>Miura made history on Wednesday night in Yokohama FC's game against Kawasaki Frontale, when he became the oldest J-League first division starter in history.</p>.<p>"King Kazu once again wrote a new chapter in the history of Japanese football," the Nikkan Sports daily triumphantly declared.</p>.<p>Sports Nippon said spectators were hard-pressed to believe the "valiant performance" was by a 53-year-old.</p>.<p>"Kazu is our pride," J-League chairman Mitsuru Murai said.</p>.<p>"This great record that will go down in history will be a bright light... for all active players as well as children dreaming of being future players," he added.</p>.<p>"We hope we'll continue to play outstandingly," the 61-year-old said.</p>.<p>Miura, who has been with Yokohama FC since 2005, was subbed after 56 minutes in a match which saw his side lose 3-2.</p>.<p>He received a standing ovation as he left the pitch, but said afterwards he was disappointed by his performance.</p>.<p>"I was able to receive the ball in the middle of the pitch but couldn't work a lot around the penalty area, which made me feel that I left something to be desired," he said after the game.</p>.<p>"I want to make use of today's experience for the next competitions in the league."</p>.<p>Kazu has been setting age records for some time, and he became the oldest man to play in Japan's league cup competition earlier this year.</p>.<p>In 2017, he became the oldest player to score in a professional match.</p>.<p>He has insisted he won't hang up his boots until he turns 60, and he continues to be a massive draw for fans in both Japan and abroad.</p>.<p>His latest record even earned attention from FIFA's official Twitter account.</p>.<p>"All hail King Kazu," it tweeted, complete with crown emojis.</p>