The 3 oldest active soccer players in the world

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Three remarkable veterans continue to defy time in world soccer. Japan’s Kazuyoshi Miura, known as "King Kazu," is still active at 58 after a career spanning four decades. Paraguay’s Roque Santa Cruz, 44, remains a key striker for Libertad after years in Europe’s top leagues. And Bahrain’s Sayed Mohamed Adnan, 42, continues to anchor Al Hidd’s defense. Their stories highlight how passion, discipline, and resilience can extend careers well beyond the norm in professional football.

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00:00Soccer is a fast-paced game where players require to be in top-notch shape in order to compete at

00:05the highest level possible. With training becoming more sophisticated, players take better care of

00:11themselves and have longer careers. However, there's a few cases of footballers who continue

00:16to play years after they reach their peak, even though there is a clear loss of physical performance

00:22in them compared to younger footballers. Here's the top three oldest professional soccer players

00:28in the world. First, Miura Kazuyoshi, better known as King Kazo. At 58, he continues to play as a forward

00:36for Atletico Suzuka in the Japan Football League. His career spans more than 40 seasons, with stints in

00:43Brazil, Italy, Croatia, Australia, and Portugal. For Japan, Miura scored 55 goals in 89 matches and

00:51helped win the 1992 Asian Cup. His longevity is unmatched, and he's become a living symbol

00:58of resilience and passion for the game.

01:06Next, we have Paraguayan legend Rogue Santa Cruz, 44 years old and still playing striker for Club

01:13Libertad in Paraguay's top division. Fans in Germany and England will remember him for his time with

01:19Bayern Munich, Blackburn Rovers, and Manchester City. On the international stage, Santa Cruz netted 32 goals

01:27in 112 appearances for Paraguay. Despite his age, he continues to be a leader on and off the pitch,

01:34showing that class and intelligence can outlast time.

01:44Finally, Saeed Mohamed Adnan from Bahrain, a 42-year-old defender currently with Al-Hid in the Bahraini Premier League.

01:51Over two decades, Adnan has built a respected career across the Middle East and even in Australia,

01:58where he played a key role for Brisbane Roar in 2011. His dedication has made him one of the most

02:04consistent defenders in Asian football. Proving experience is still a weapon.

02:21These three icons remind us that age is just a number. From Japan to Paraguay to Bahrain,

02:27they continue to inspire, showing that passion and perseverance can keep the dream alive far longer

02:33than anyone imagined.

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