The 55-year-old Japanese soccer star Miura Kazuyoshi, known as "Kazu," has expressed a New Year's resolution to play well in the coming season.

Miura plays with the Japan Football League's Suzuka Point Getters. He set a record last season for being the oldest player in the league to score.

On Monday, he enjoyed playing with members of the team he belonged to as a child in his hometown, Shizuoka, in an annual New Year event.

Miura showed up shortly after 8:30 a.m., then warmed up before taking part in games with junior high school students and former club members.

He played four 15-minute games with agile moves, scoring a total of three goals with one assist.

Miura said he was glad to enjoy playing with others, although his moves were not good enough. He expressed gratitude that they can play together every year.

In a resolution ahead of the new season, Miura said he wants to prepare well both physically and mentally.

He has received offers from teams both in Japan and overseas, including one in Portugal's second division league. Asked what he would do, he said he must make a decision by the end of January.