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Upstanding in return Kubo registered six shots (two on target), 11 crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Osasuna.

Impact Kubo returned to the pitch for Real Sociedad after playing with Japan in the AFC Asian Cup. He was kept busy match, despite not being able to find a goal with a season high of crosses and shots. This brings his average crosses to 4.8 and shots to two per contest.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team Kubo was seen back with Real Sociedad following Japan's elimination from the Asian Cup.

Impact Kubo is back with Real Sociedad after he was with Japan for the Asian Cup. He was ruled out of the entire group stage matches with a quad injury. The winger is expected back in the lineup for the team for Saturday's clash with Osasuna with six goals and three assists on the campaign.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active in Asian Cup Kubo (quadriceps) started during Japan's 2-1 loss to Iraq in the Asian Cup.

Impact Kubo was originally a doubt to be called up for the tournament due to the quadriceps injury. He ended up completing his rehab with the national team and is now back starting for Japan. When he returns from the Asian Cup Kubo should be straight back in the starting XI for Sociedad as well.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving to Japan for treatment Kubo suffered a quadriceps injury during Tuesday's match with Alaves and will receive treatment with the Japan national team while they participate in the Asian Cup tournament.

Impact It does not seem like Kubo's quad injury is too serious and will likely participate in the Asian Cup in Qatar. He has scored six goals with three assists in 18 La Liga appearances with Real Sociedad this season, which is only three away from his career high. The midfielder also played his first campaign in the Champions League, logging in five starts in six appearances with an assist.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in crosses, chances created Kubo crossed six times (one accurate) and created a chance during Thursday's 0-0 draw with Cadiz.

Impact Kubo was held off the scoresheet, but was the main creator yet again for Sociedad in the match. The attacker hasn't scored or assisted in his last three matches in all competitions, but has taken two shots, created six chances and crossed 18 times.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 21, 2023 • GOAL.COM

Whips in five crosses Kubo took two shots (one on goal), crossed five times (one accurate) and created two chances during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Real Betis.

Impact Kubo was held off the scoresheet, but led Sociedad in both crosses and chances created in the match. The attacker has a goal and an assist across his las three La Liga appearances while taking seven shots, creating seven chances and crossing 18 times.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends scoring drought Saturday Kubo scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Villarreal.

Impact Kubo finally ended a seven-game scoring drought with an excellent performance against Villarreal, participating directly in two of the team's three goals here. Despite the drought, Kubo continues to have a wonderful season, netting six goals and three assists across 15 outings (13 starts).

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in seven crosses Kubo generated two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 65th m...

Impact Kubo matched a team high in crosses on Saturday, whipping in seven in the draw. The winger now has 57 crosses on the season, leading the team in that category. He has struggled to get on the scoresheet after a hot start to the campaign, registering his last goal contribution in mid-October.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots versus Sevilla Kubo had four shots (three on target), created one chance and drew one foul during Sunday's 2-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact Kubo usually creates a lot for teammates but this time he was more about finishing plays himself. The only thing that didn't change is the fact that the forward used his mix of speed and skill to dribble his way into the opposition's box and generate chaos. However, despite his strong play in most games, Kubo is currently riding a six-game streak without either scoring or assisting. He'll try to change that during Wednesday's UCL clash against Red Bull Salzburg.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong output against Barcelona Kubo had two shots (one on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Barcelona.

Impact Kubo was heavily involved in the attacking phase against Barcelona and took a season-high eight corners for his side. He is off to a flying start with five goals and two assists in 11 La Liga games so far this campaign.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active display in win Kubo had five shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Benfica.

Impact Kubo had a flying performance in Tuesday's contest despite not bagging a goal contribution, notching one chance created, five shots and seven crosses in the win. The attacker earned a new season-high in crosses and shots across all competitions with his display against Benfica, marking his best game of the season without a goal contribution. He also leads his team in goal contributions and seems poised to remain one of their better goal scorers.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench and assists Kubo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win against Mallorca.

Impact Kubo made his first substitute appearance of the season and assisted Brais Mendez for the winner. He has five goals and two assists in nine La Liga games this season.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Tuesday Kubo assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg.

Impact Kubo found a goal contribution for his third match in a row, and is now up to seven goal contributions in nine matches in all competitions. The winger is in flying form and has shown some good performances in a variety of different positions. Kubo could be rotated before the international break, as he has started all but one match in 2023/24.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again versus Athletic Kubo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-0 win against Athletic.

Impact Kubo scored his fifth goal of the season Saturday, a strike in the 48th minute set up by Umar Sadiq which took the 2-0 lead. He also recorded five crosses, his fourth consecutive match with at least four. He put in some work on the defensive end in the clean sheet as well as he won one tackle and blocked a shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener against Getafe Kubo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 4-3 victory over Getafe.

Impact Kubo has started the season on a tear and left his mark early in this game, as the Japanese winger took advantage of a perfect through ball from Brais Mendez to score the opener early in the first half. Kubo is up to four goals and one assist across seven starts in 2023/24.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scores twice against Granada Kubo scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-3 victory against Granada.

Impact The Japanese star needed just nine minutes to score the opener following an excellent through ball from Brais Mendez, and he restored his team's lead to 2-1 late in the first half. Kubo became the all-time leading scorer among Japanese players in La Liga, but he's also enjoying an excellent start to the campaign with three goals, one assist and eight shots so far.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active despite not scoring Kubo registered two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 0-0 draw against Las Palmas.

Impact Kubo was active in the final meters and generally posed a threat with his inside runs, but he couldn't find the end product and was unable to find the back of the net. The Japanese forward, who has racked up one goal and one assist in three starts so far, should remain in the lineup when Real Sociedad takes on Granada on Saturday.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 24, 2023 • AL.COM

Provides assist in draw Kubo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Kubo picked up his first assist of the season after a brilliant piece of individual play to create separation from his defender, before sending a cross that found Ander Barrenetxea in the box. After scoring a goal in his previous fixture, he'll aim to maintain this form when he faces off against Las Palmas on Friday.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets early in season opener Kubo scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Girona.

Impact Kubo found the back of the net after just five minutes opening the scoring in the match. Kubo's three shots were the team-high in the match as the attacker will look to build on a breakout season a year ago with 13 goal involvements in 35 matches.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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JUNE 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM