After shining against Man United, one-time Barca and Real prospect Kubo could be finally ready to make his mark

After shining against Man United, one-time Barca and Real prospect Kubo could be finally ready to make his mark

At the age of just 21, Takefusa Kubo has already compiled quite the footballing resume — even if he may not be an instantly recognisable name to the average fan.

After all, how many can count both Barcelona and Real Madrid among their former clubs?

But having been forced to leave one LaLiga powerhouse due to FIFA rules and then struggling to make a breakthrough at the other Spanish giant, the Japanese attacker looks to have finally found the place for him to shine in Real Sociedad.

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Having only moved to San Sebastian in the summer, Kubo made an immediate impact by scoring a debut goal in a 1-0 win over Cadiz and has started three of his new club’s four league games so far in the new season.