1. Takefusa Kubo has been dubbed "Japanese Messi" by Japanese football fans because of his dribbling, shooting and playmaking ability.
17 Facts About Takefusa Kubo
1. 2.
At the age of seven, Takefusa Kubo started playing football for FC Persimmon, then moved to a local club based in his home city Kawasaki.
3.
Takefusa Kubo was awarded MVP even though his team finished third.
4.
Takefusa Kubo returned to Japan in March 2015 in search of playing time, signing with FC Tokyo's junior youth team.
5.
In November 2017, FC Tokyo announced an update to Takefusa Kubo's contract improving it to pay him as a first-team member.
6.
Takefusa Kubo immediately scored on his debut with Marinos in an away game against Vissel Kobe.
7.
On 14 June 2019, Takefusa Kubo signed with Spanish club Real Madrid on a five-year deal.
Related searches
Takumi Minamino 8.
On 22 August 2019, Takefusa Kubo joined Mallorca on a season-long loan, becoming the third Japanese player in Mallorca history after Yoshito Okubo and Akihiro Ienaga.
9.
Takefusa Kubo became the youngest Japanese player in the Top 4 European leagues history that has played in a match with a record of 18 years, 2 months, and 28 days.
10.
Immediately after leaving Villarreal, Takefusa Kubo moved to fellow top-tier side Getafe on loan for the remainder of the season.
11.
On 12 August 2021, Takefusa Kubo rejoined Mallorca on a season-long loan.
12.
On 19 July 2022, Takefusa Kubo joined Real Sociedad on a permanent deal, becoming the first Japanese player to sign with the club.
13.
Takefusa Kubo has been involved in Japan national teams from U-15 to senior level.
14.
Shortly before turning eighteen, Takefusa Kubo was named in the squad for the 2019 Copa America, which marked his first call up to the senior squad.
15.
Takefusa Kubo made his debut on 9 June 2019 in a friendly against El Salvador, as a 67th-minute substitute for Takumi Minamino.
16.
On 22 July 2021, Takefusa Kubo scored Japan's first goal against South Africa in the 2020 Olympics.
17.
On 1 November 2022, Takefusa Kubo was named in the Japan squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he started in the group stage victories over Germany and Spain, despite being subbed off early in both matches.