Takefusa Kubo (久保 建英) — Japanese professional footballer who has played as an attacking midfielder/winger. Below is a concise profile focusing on his time with Villarreal and key career details.

• Full name: Takefusa Kubo
• Date of birth: June 4, 2001
• Nationality: Japan
• Position: Winger / Attacking midfielder
• Preferred foot: Right

Club history (high-level):

• Youth: FC Barcelona (La Masia, 2011–2015), FC Tokyo youth
• FC Tokyo (senior debut and early professional career)
• Real Madrid (signed 2019) — immediately loaned out several times
• Villarreal CF (loan, 2022) — Kubo joined Villarreal on loan from Real Madrid for the second half of the 2021–22 season. During his time at Villarreal he contributed as an attacking option off the wing or as an inside forward, making appearances in La Liga and helping the squad with creativity and dribbling in transition.
• Other loans: Getafe (2020–21), Mallorca (2020-21 on loan and 2021–22 first half), and others, before moving on from Real Madrid on a permanent basis (later career moves include return to Mallorca and, as of mid-2020s, further transfers depending on timing).

Notable attributes:

• Excellent close control, quick dribbling and agility in tight spaces
• Creativity and ability to take on defenders 1v1
• Good vision for through balls and combinations in the final third
• Versatility to play on either flank or centrally behind the striker

Japan national team: Regularly called up to the senior Japan national team, participating in international qualifiers, friendlies and major tournaments since his teenage years.

Quick note on statistics: Appearances, goals and assists for Villarreal and other clubs vary by season. For up-to-date season-by-season stats, consult a current sports database (club websites, league records, or football statistics services).