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Leo Brian Kokubo (小久保 玲央 ブライアン, Kokubo Reo Buraian, born 23 January 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Belgian team Sint-Truiden.

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.[1]

In the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup final, Kokubo saved penalty shot 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.[2][3]

Club statistics

As of 11 July 2024[4]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Benfica B 2021–22 Liga Portugal 2 9 0 9 0
2022–23 Liga Portugal 2 0 0 0 0
2023–24 Liga Portugal 2 16 0 16 0
Sint-Truiden 2024–25 Belgian Pro League 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 25 0 0 25 0

Honours

Benfica

Japan U23

References

  1. ^ "柏U-18のGK小久保玲央ブライアンが"縁ある"ベンフィカに加入". ゲキサカ. 26 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Japan edge Uzbekistan to lift second title". AFC. 4 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Japan lay down Olympic marker". FIFA. 4 May 2024.
  4. ^ Leo Kokubo at Soccerway
  5. ^ Vaza, Marco (9 August 2023). "Benfica soube mudar para ganhar a Supertaça". Público (in Portuguese). Retrieved 9 August 2023.
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