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Former Barcelona wonderkid makes senior debut at 15

Takefusa Kubo, previously on the books at the Camp Nou, made his senior bow for FC Tokyo during a cup match against Consadole Sapporo

You may not recognise the name Takefusa Kubo, but you're bound to hear it again.

Aged just 15, the attacking midfielder plays for FC Tokyo, and has already made his senior debut!

Formerly of Barcelona - Kubo spent four years at the club, having joined at the age of eight - the diminutive wonderkid became the second youngest player ever, behind Takayuki Morimoto, to feature in senior competition in Japan, as he came on as a substitute in the Levain Cup game against Consadole Sapporo.