Takefusa Kubo

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Kubo holds the record as the youngest player to debut in J1 League history, at 15 years and 10 months, a mark that still stands as of 2026. He was named to La Liga's "Revelation Team" for the 2019-20 season by multiple media outlets and was consistently ranked among the world's best young players by FourFourTwo, Goal.com, and The Guardian from 2020 to 2023. In 2023, he made the AFC Asian Cup Team of the Tournament (unofficial media selection).

AwardsKubo won the J.League Best Young Player award in 2018 during his loan at Yokohama F. Marinos. In January 2024, he was named La Liga Player of the Month for his performances with Real Sociedad. He also won Real Sociedad's Player of the Season award for the 2023-24 season, voted by fans.

Honours & Distinctions

Youngest player in J1 League history

J.League·2016

Debuted at 15 years, 10 months — record still stands

La Liga Revelation Team

Various media·2020

Named to the breakthrough team of the 2019-20 season

FourFourTwo 100 Best Footballers Under 21

FourFourTwo·2020

Listed among top young talents globally

AFC Asian Cup Team of the Tournament

Media selection·2023

Unofficial media selection for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup

Rankings & Lists

#94

100 Best Footballers in the World

FourFourTwo·2023

#48

50 Best Players in the World

Goal.com·2023

#71

100 Best Male Footballers in the World

The Guardian·2023

Magazine Covers

World Soccer Magazine

August 2023

Kubo: Japan's New Star

La Liga World

October 2023

Asian players in Spain feature

Sportiva (Japan)

January 2024

The Rise of Takefusa Kubo

Records & Feats

Youngest player to debut in J1 League

Career Milestone·2016

Debuted at 15 years, 10 months for FC Tokyo in 2016, a record that still stands.