is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Belgian Pro League team Sint-Truiden and the Japan national team.
International career Kokubo was born in Japan to a Nigerian father and Japanese mother. He is a youth international for Japan, having represented the Japan U16s, U18s and U23s.
On 4 April 2024, Kokubo was called up to the Japan U23 squad for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup. In the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup final, he saved a penalty from Umarali Rakhmonaliev during stoppage time, helping Japan secure their 1–0 score against Uzbekistan, winning the competition for the second time in their history. He was consequently named as "Man of the match" for his heroic performance in the final.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBenfica B2021–22Liga Portugal 290—902022–23Liga Portugal 200—002023–24Liga Portugal 2160—160Total250—250Sint-Truiden2024–25Belgian Pro League23000230Career total48000480
Honours Benfica Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2023
Japan U23 AFC U-23 Asian Cup: 2024
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