in 1986, enjoyed spells at Palmeiras, Coritiba, Dinamo Zagreb and Vissel Kobe in the early stages of his career.In fact, he still plays for the J2 League leaders, who have loaned him out on four separate occasions during his 19-year spell at the Mitsuzawa Stadium.
"I don't see quitting as a choice that I would consider," Miura told a press conference. "My passion for the game is always high. My passion doesn't wither away."Miura has previously suggested he would continue playing into his 60s – a subject he recently touched on during an interview with"My body is nothing like that of when I was 50," he said. "It’s different from day to day. I’m always wondering how I’ll be the next day, or a week later.
"So, for something that takes two weeks for a young athlete, I may take four weeks. Old age is steadily creeping up on you; you can’t disguise that."