Takefusa Kubo
Awards & Honours
3
Awards Won
4
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
1
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).
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Youngest player in J1 League history
Debuted at 15 years, 10 months — record still stands
La Liga Revelation Team
Named to the breakthrough team of the 2019-20 season
FourFourTwo 100 Best Footballers Under 21
Listed among top young talents globally
AFC Asian Cup Team of the Tournament
Unofficial media selection for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup
Rankings & Lists
100 Best Footballers in the World
50 Best Players in the World
100 Best Male Footballers in the World
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
Debuted at 15 years, 10 months for FC Tokyo in 2016, a record that still stands.