2019/24 Takefusa Kubo @ FC Real Madrid (ESP)

Dax · Dec 30, 2019

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Kubo is underperforming. Greatly underperforming if you give (probably not) some credits to summer's rumors and RM training videos.
If you point to his team mates in Mallorca as the excuses for this failure then we are talking about a far different player from the gifted one we were talking about 3 months ago.
And he did nothing better in all his JNT appearances at any level too.
We are close to talk about a Miyaichi 2.0, or worst if Kubo will not reach an Eredivisie's level league and start for a (those years') Feyenoord asap.
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I have no idea what summer rumors you are talking about. The only "rumor" I heard is that a japanese player was going to sign for Real Madrid, and it happened, and it's crazy - this isn't Abe with Barca B.

Before the transfer, I was a skeptical, Kubo has always underperformed in the national team games, I can agree with that. However I now have to admit that he's the real deal. I'm really not sure what games are you watching, but I can't believe you are watching Mallorca's games.
Eredivisie level? What the heck are you talking about, since he is starting in La Liga?
There are just 9 players in La Liga who are <19 and playing (some more, some less).

Dax · Dec 31, 2019

Who are the best dribblers in Europe this season?

The Premier League’s most improved player is clear. Jadon Sancho attempts plenty but fails more often than most. pic.twitter.com/Lhrk5PDyBe
— Josh Williams (@DistanceCovered) December 31, 2019

gamban98 · Dec 31, 2019

Dax said: ↑

Who are the best dribblers in Europe this season?

The Premier League’s most improved player is clear. Jadon Sancho attempts plenty but fails more often than most. pic.twitter.com/Lhrk5PDyBe
— Josh Williams (@DistanceCovered) December 31, 2019

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Wow, Kubo is "greatly underperforming".

naopon · Jan 5, 2020

It's hard to overstate how bad this Mallorca team is - almost as hard as sitting through one of their matches. Promisingly, in Kubo's sparse opportunities on the ball he will often surprise the viewer and opponent with a moment of quality or imagination to beat a defender or set up a teammate in a better position.

teioh · Jan 5, 2020

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Thinking Kubo would start and be a game changer at RM is way overestimated, but thinking he is doing so bad at Mallorca is just another extreme. He is doing OK and shows improvement every match. You can argue how bad Mallorca is, but he is considered a starter at a La Liga team and is judged rightfully by pure football ability, a thing that hardly any others of his seniors bar Inui can pull off.

I think no one who has any senses in his mind in Madrid would expect him to jump right in and start, if it's the case you are talking about Messi/Ronaldo level of prospect. Give him a summer with the seniors, loan him out, let him develop for some years like Odergaard, this is a proper plan. And he is doing just that, I think who is in charge of his management in Madrid is quite happy right now.
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Then Rodrygo is the new Messi right?

teioh · Jan 5, 2020

gamban98 said: ↑

Wow, Kubo is "greatly underperforming". [emoji23]
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16 matches: 1 goal, 1 assist.
But he can dribbling.

Whoosh.

naopon · Jan 5, 2020

teioh said: ↑

16 matches: 1 goal, 1 assist.
But he can dribbling.

Whoosh.
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How many blown assists including missed penalties? You need to watch a game or two to get the sense of what is going on.

AKITOD · Jan 5, 2020

I dont think his teammates use him too well watching the game away to Granada. Kubo barely got involved.

naopon · Jan 5, 2020

It's still an improvement over the beginning of the season. At least the Mallorca players are looking for Kubo now, they just lack the quality and vision to execute.

teioh · Jan 5, 2020

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How many blown assists including missed penalties? You need to watch a game or two to get the sense of what is going on.
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I watch the first game and it was enough.
Ugly team fighting to avoid the relegation zone but as that Korean troll said Kubo first season in La Liga is much more similar to Lee's season in Verona than others.

Dax · Jan 5, 2020

teioh said: ↑

Then Rodrygo is the new Messi right?
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No, but it's likely that he's better than Kubo. So what?

teioh said: ↑

I watch the first game and it was enough.
Ugly team fighting to avoid the relegation zone but as that Korean troll said Kubo first season in La Liga is much more similar to Lee's season in Verona than others.
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Thanks for confirming you haven't seen him.

teioh said: ↑

16 matches: 1 goal, 1 assist.
But he can dribbling.

Whoosh.
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That's not how players are rated. He's not even a centre forward.

mushu21_2 · Jan 5, 2020

teioh said: ↑

I watch the first game and it was enough
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Dax said: ↑

Thanks for confirming you haven't seen him
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naopon · Feb 21, 2020

Kubo cuts in from the wing and fires a shot which deflects to Cucho Hernández who scores the opening goal at Betis, then Take pops up on the left side of the box to deliver an assist to Budimir. Mallorca leads 2-1 in the first half.

Samurai Warrior · Feb 21, 2020

... and he scored Mallorca’s 3-3 equaliser.

Dax · Feb 22, 2020

teioh said: ↑

Whoosh.
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naopon · Feb 22, 2020

To me the encouraging thing was that Take looked very effective sparking counterattacks as well, carrying the ball forward and creating time for teammates to overlap into space. Nice adaptation to his team situation.

Samurai Warrior · Feb 22, 2020

His best game since joining Mallorca. He showed very good teamwork, and contributed both offensively and defensively.

This is what he can do when he stops focusing in showing his individual skills and starts playing for the team.

Samurai Warrior · Feb 22, 2020

Dax · Mar 7, 2020

78' | GOOOOOOOOOOOL del #RCDMallorca Take Kubo desde fuera del área anota el segundo del partido

📱https://t.co/h4wEbYHiXh

#EibarRCDMallorca 0-2 pic.twitter.com/5Y0nPN5s88
— Real Mallorca (@RCD_Mallorca) March 7, 2020

Samurai Warrior · Mar 7, 2020

His goal:

yamatoship · Mar 9, 2020

Fun fact: Top U-19 point scorers in La Liga

6 Kubo (18, 3 goals & 3 assists)
5 Fati (17, 4 goals & 1 assist)
3 Vinicius (19, 2 goals & 1 assist)
2 Rodrygo (19, 2 goals)
1 Losada (18, 1 goal)
1 Lee (19, 1 goal)
1 Nino (19, 1 goal)
1 Sancet (19, 1 assist)

By the way, Kubo's body strength is much stronger than people think.

Samurai Warrior · Mar 19, 2020

He is gradually overcoming his shortcomings in a very short time, which is impressive.

Let's hope he keep on improving.

gamban98 · May 19, 2020

teioh · Jun 13, 2020

Tonight he will play in the same side opposite of Messi.
Let's hope he will give us some good gif material.

Samurai Warrior · Jun 13, 2020

He played very well despite the defeat.

The scoreline doesn't reflect what happened in the match. Mallorca had more shots on and off the goal but some bad finishing and some very good saves from ter Stigen (he saved two shots by Kubo, which might end up as goals if the goalkeeper was not as good as ter Stigen).

Kubo showed courage, confidence and sharpness against such a powerhouse, and he could end up scoring a goal or two tonight.

He lost the ball in a critical position against de Jong in the first minute of the match, which led to Barcelona's first goal, but overall he was very impressive apart from this ball.

Kubo certainly can play as a starter for a team playing in the top half of the table in the Spanish premier league. I think his best option right now is to be loaned out to a team like Sevilla, Valencia, Villarreal, or Real Sociedad next season, as I think playing for Real Madrid next season will be counterproductive.