Takefusa Kubo
25-Year-Old
Real Sociedad
La Liga
GTD
Injury Knee
Est. Return 8/8/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Kubo, similar to most on Sociedad, had a mostly disappointing 2024/25 campaign with five goals and no assists, down from seven goals and four assists the prior season. He saw the pitch plenty and didn't battle injury, but the production wasn't there in league play. At 24 years old, there's no reason to believe he'll have a repeat in the new season. Sociedad will have a new manager and some new faces on the pitch, but Kubo has shown many seasons that in case produce 10-plus goal involvements in 2,000-plus minutes.
Ruled out against Brazil
Kubo (knee) will not play against Brazil, with coach Hajime Moriyasu confirming he has not yet joined collective training and has only been able to do individual running work, according to Football Zone. "Regarding the match against Brazil, Takefusa will not be able to play. He still hasn't joined collective training and has only been able to do individual running training, so he won't play in tomorrow's match. We also hope he recovers soon, and he is rushing his condition along."
ANALYSIS
Kubo's continued absence from team training leaves his return date uncertain, with Japan needing to navigate their round of 32 fixture against Brazil without one of their most important attacking options. The winger's recovery will continue to be monitored closely as Japan hope to advance further in the tournament and give him a chance to feature again.
Kubo's continued absence from team training leaves his return date uncertain, with Japan needing to navigate their round of 32 fixture against Brazil without one of their most important attacking options. The winger's recovery will continue to be monitored closely as Japan hope to advance further in the tournament and give him a chance to feature again.
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Upgraded to group training
Kubo (knee) was allowed back into team training Sunday ahead of Monday's match against Brazil, according to Football Zone.
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Only training individually
Kubo (knee) is back on the training pitch but is only able to train individually, bringing doubts to his inclusion against Brazil on Monday, according to Football Zone.
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Ruled out against Sweden
Kubo (knee) has been officially ruled out of Japan's group stage finale against Sweden in Dallas on June 25 and will remain at the team's base camp in Nashville, the JFA confirmed, per Football Zone.
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Begins running on pitch
Kubo (knee) has begun running on his own, with his return inching closer though he will miss Thursday's match against Sweden, according to Diario Vasco.
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Could return in knockout stages
Kubo (knee) suffered a minor sprain and is not expected to feature in the next few matches, though a return later in the tournament remains possible, according to Eric Bretos, the sporting director of Real Sociedad, per gekisaka. "He sustained a mild knee sprain. It is not a serious injury. There is a possibility of him returning. We need to watch how far the Japan team progresses, but he will not participate in the upcoming few matches."
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Tottenham remain interested
Tottenham are interested in making a move for Kubo, according to Football Insider.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old winger is keen on leaving Real Sociedad in the January transfer window due to the team's struggles. Tottenham are keen on signing a new winger, and Kubo is sitting at the top of the club's shortlist. An offer of around 60 million euros might be enough to sign the Japanese forward.
The 24-year-old winger is keen on leaving Real Sociedad in the January transfer window due to the team's struggles. Tottenham are keen on signing a new winger, and Kubo is sitting at the top of the club's shortlist. An offer of around 60 million euros might be enough to sign the Japanese forward.