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Oct 25
4m 29s

The Japanese Messi: Why Takefusa Kubo is...

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Dubbed the "Japanese Messi," Takefusa Kubo is the dynamic winger lighting up La Liga with Real Sociedad—but the adventure may be ending! This episode breaks down the transfer speculation linking the Japanese international to the Premier League (with Aston Villa and Everton heavily involved) as his current club struggles in the relegation zone. We dive into his incredible dribbling, creative playmaking, and why his move from La Masia to the Samurai Blue has made him a global superstar and football's most coveted attacking talent.


Takefusa Kubo, Premier League transfer, Real Sociedad, Japanese Messi, La Liga


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