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Scores with lone shot Kubo scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing three times (one accurate) and creating a chance during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Real Madrid.

Impact Kubo found the back of the net in the 47th minute scoring the opening goal of the match. The goal was the eighth of the season for the attacker as Kubo is second on the club in goals and crosses while leading Real Sociedad with 61 shots.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Kubo scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target) in Friday's 2-0 victory over Osasuna.

Impact Kubo got the start on the bench after playing 90 minutes last match and scored his seventh goal of the year, which already surpasses his career-high for a season. This gives him three goals in the seven games with 17 shots (six on target) in that span.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses, two tackles won Kubo had two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Betis.

Impact Kubo and Aihen Munoz logged Real Sociedad's most crosses during the team's goalless draw against Betis. Defensively, both were also the two starters that logged multiple tackles. Kubo's output is arguably more impressive though, considering he excelled as a non-defensive midfielder.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes assist Kubo scored one goal to go with two crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Kubo recorded his first assist since Feb 13, which is also just his only two assists on the season. He is just one assist away from matching his career high for a season. The forward has already surpassed his goal tally for a season, and with 10 games left, he should not have a problem competing that goal with his current form.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 4, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Scores in win Kubo scored one goal on six shots (one on target), created one chance and recorded three inaccurate crosses in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Elche.

Impact Kubo scored opening goal of Sunday's match, as he slotted his shot home off a through ball assist from David Silva. It was one of six shots he took in the match (his second most this season), but the only shot he managed on target. He also created one chance in the match, in addition to three inaccurate crosses. On the defensive side he won both of his attempted tackles in his 78 minutes of action.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in draw Kubo took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Friday's 0-0 draw against Cadiz. He also won one of three tackles in the match.

Impact Kubo was once again active going forward on Friday, but La Real have won just one of their last six La Liga games, despite Kubo racking up 17 shots (eight on target) and seven chances created during that span.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Celta Kubo created two chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo. He also took two shots (one on target) and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Kubo set up Mikel Oyarzabal's opener on Saturday and is now up to two goals and an assist across seven La Liga appearances since the World Cup break. He's averaging 3.1 shots (1.5 on target) per 90 minutes in that span.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, takes four shots Kubo scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 3-2 win over Espanyol.

Impact Kubo opened the scoring for Real Sociedad with an impressive strike, as he took advantage of a bad clearance to drill a volley from the edge of the box, placing the ball in an impossible angle for the goalkeeper. This was Kubo's fourth goal of the season, and he has scored two of those in his last four starts.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kubo scores as Sociedad beats Espanyol 3-2 in Spanish league

Japan forward Takefusa Kubo's first-half goal led third-place Real Sociedad to a 3-2 win at relegation-threatened Espanyol in the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes two shots against Real Madrid Kubo took two shots on target and won two of two tackles in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Kubo was once again very active on Sunday and he has taken multiple shots in eight of his last 11 La Liga appearances, but he's only scored two goals in that span.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Bilbao Kubo scored a goal and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Athletic Club.

Impact Kubo nutmegged Dani Vivian en route to scoring his third goal of the season on Saturday. The forward has started in 13 of Sociedad's 17 La Liga matches in this campaign but he will want to add a more consistent penalty box threat to his game as he continues developing.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sociedad beats 10-man Bilbao 3-1 in Basque derby

Mikel Oyarzabal netted his first goal in nearly 10 months after recently returning from a serious knee injury to seal Real Sociedad's 3-1 win over 10-man Athletic Bilbao in the Bas...

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Able to train Kubo (strain) participated in Monday's training session, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Kubo suffered a muscular injury at the World Cup but has more than enough time to recover his fitness with his club. He scored twice and logged two assists over the first half of the league season, making him a decent option aside from Brais Mendez and the returning Mikel Oyarzabal.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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DECEMBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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DECEMBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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DECEMBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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DECEMBER 10, 2022 • SKY.COM

Returning to club Kubo (strain) is scheduled to return to Real Sociedad on Dec. 19, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Kubo missed Monday's Round of 16 defeat against Croatia due to a muscular injury, but he still has some time to recover before needing to report back to his club.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Croatia Kubo will miss Monday's match against Croatia as he didn't make the team sheet.

Impact Kubo appears to have picked up a muscular issue that keeps him out of the side for the Round of 16. He's started in two of his three appearances during the group stage but hasn't been a preferred pick for manager Hajime Moriyasu despite solid form at club level.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • AL.COM

Left on bench in loss Kubo was left on the bench during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Costa Rica.

Impact It is interesting to see Kubo stuck warming the bench when he's arguably Japan's best attacking player in the current team. With just one half played in two games, his minutes reflect a different situation with the manager so his impact isn't likely to be as high.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots in win Kubo had four shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Sevilla.

Impact Kubo had to play for 80 minutes as a substitute following an early injury to Carlos Fernandez, and did well to keep the hosts on the back foot after they suffered two red cards in the first half. Now that Kubo has made it through the first half of the season and regained his fitness following a shoulder injury, he'll hope to play an important role for Japan during the World Cup in a tough group.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Sevilla Kubo (shoulder) made the bench for Wednesday's match against Sevilla.

Impact Kubo missed two matches due to injury in addition to sitting on the bench for Sunday's draw with Valencia. With the World Cup on the horizon and Kubo named to Japan's team, he'll use the last week before the league pauses to get his fitness back.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE