Player: Yuya Kubo
- Full name: Yuya Kubo
- Date of birth: December 24, 1993
- Place of birth: Yamagata, Japan
- Nationality: Japanese
- Position: Forward / Attacking midfielder
Club career (highlights):
- Kyoto Sanga (Japan) — Youth and early professional career; debuted professionally with Kyoto Sanga in the J2 League.
- KAA Gent (Belgium) — Transferred to Gent in 2013; developed as an attacker and contributed goals and assists in the Belgian Pro League and European competitions.
- FC København (Copenhagen, Denmark) — Played on loan and later with significant involvement in the Danish Superliga.
- FC Nürnberg (Germany) — Had a loan spell in the 2. Bundesliga.
- FC Cincinnati (United States) — Joined Major League Soccer side FC Cincinnati in 2022, contributing as an attacking option during his time with the club.
- Later moves: After MLS, Kubo has had subsequent transfers/loans; please consult up-to-date sources for his current club as moves can occur frequently.
International career:
- Represented Japan at youth levels and earned caps for the senior Japan national team, participating in qualification matches and international friendlies.
Playing style:
- Versatile attacker capable of playing as a striker, second striker, or attacking midfielder.
- Known for good technical ability, movement off the ball, and ability to link play and score from runs into the box.
Notes: For the most current statistics (appearances, goals, assists) and current club status, consult live databases such as the club website, league sites, Transfermarkt, or other up-to-date football databases, as transfers and stats change frequently.