I last wrote about FC Tokyo midfielder Takefusa Kubo in this column a little over three months ago, reflecting on his impressive performance against reigning champion Kawasaki Frontale on the J. League¡¯s opening day.
He¡¯s only gotten better, netting four goals and making an additional four assists in 13 appearances for league-leading Tokyo, which sits six points ahead of Kawasaki and Yokohama F. Marinos.
In the past two weeks, Kubo has experienced a series of milestones. First was his selection to the Samurai Blue for this week¡¯s friendlies as well as the upcoming Copa America. Then came his appearance on the cover of Sports Graphic Number, along with the understated headline ¡°Legend of the Prodigy.¡±
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