Summary

Takefusa Kubo (Japan), Midfielder, 50 caps, 7 international goals, model: 4.7% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Takefusa Kubo

#14 Midfielder Real Sociedad (ESP) Japan

Takefusa Kubo is a 25-year-old midfielder for Real Sociedad (ESP) and Japan. He has earned 50 caps and 7 international goals for Japan. Our model puts Japan's title chance at 1% with a 80% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

50 Caps

7 Goals

2 Season goals

4 Assists

7.05 Form rating

Age25Height173cm / 5'8"Weight139 lbsMarket value€32.7M

View next match prediction See Japan team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Moderate

High shots volume Above average

100% Independent Model-driven probabilities No manufactured edges

Takefusa Kubo · the model’s read

Takefusa Kubo brings 50 caps and 7 international goals for Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a midfielder. At club level they play for Real Sociedad (ESP). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Kubo's anytime-goalscoring probability at 4.7% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.15 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Takefusa Kubo: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 alongside the career baseline (52 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026

Career baseline 7.2

— Shotsper 90 min 1.76

— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.69

— Key passesper 90 min 2.65

— Tacklesper 90 min 1.64

— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.57

— Ball recoveriesper 90 min 3.78

— Touchesper 90 min 60

Japan Squad

Full squad

Takefusa is part of a Japan squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group F.

Yūto Nagatomo Defender 0.66 Tackles / 90

Junya Itō Midfielder 2.69 Key passes / 90

Ritsu Dōan Midfielder 1.25 Key passes / 90

Daichi Kamada Midfielder 1.17 Key passes / 90

Takehiro Tomiyasu Defender 1 Tackles / 90

Ayase Ueda Forward 3.21 Shots / 90

Takefusa Kubo: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Mallorca

2022 - 2022

Getafe

2021 - 2021

Real Madrid

2020 - 2022

Villarreal

2020 - 2020

Mallorca

2019 - 2020

Yokohama F Marinos

2018 - 2018

FC Tokyo

2015 - 2019

Barcelona

2011 - 2015

Kawasaki Frontale

2010 - 2011

Tokyo Verdy

2008 - 2010

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

1 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

1× Spanish Copa del Rey 2025-2026

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

0 League Titles

1 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

Cup Competitions 1

1× Spanish Copa del Rey
2025-2026

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Takefusa's career.

2 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

1 AchievementsMajor honours

LaLiga Player Of The Month Sociedad ·

LaLiga

Award

UEFA Champions League Player Of The Match Sociedad ·

UEFA Champions League

Award

Takefusa Kubo: Quick Facts

#14Shirt number

25Age

173cm / 5'8"Height

139 lbsWeight

Kawasaki, Kanagawa, JapanBirthplace

Real Sociedad (ESP)Club

Part of the Japan squad at World Cup 2026

Japan team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Takefusa Kubo play?

Takefusa Kubo plays as a Midfielder for Real Sociedad (ESP). At World Cup 2026 they represent Japan.

How many caps does Takefusa Kubo have?

Takefusa Kubo has 50 international caps for Japan, with 7 international goals.

What trophies has Takefusa Kubo won?

Takefusa Kubo has won 1 career honour. Notable titles include Spanish Copa del Rey (x1).

What is Japan's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Japan at 1% to win World Cup 2026 and 80% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Japan in at World Cup 2026?

Japan are in Group F at World Cup 2026, facing Netherlands, Tunisia, Sweden.