is a former

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player.

Club career

Kuba was born in

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on November 21, 1984. After graduating from high school, he joined

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in 2003 and debuted in 2005. However he could hardly play in the match and the club was relegated to the

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at the end of the 2005 season. Although his opportunity to play increased in 2006, he resigned and retired at the end of the 2006 season.

National team career

In September 2001, Kuba was selected Japan U-17 national team for 2001 U-17 World Championship. He played 2 matches.

Club statistics

References

External links

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library.footballjapan.jp
1984 births Living people Association football people from Kanagawa Prefecture Japanese men's footballers Japan men's youth international footballers J1 League players J2 League players Tokyo Verdy players Men's association football midfielders {{Japan-footy-midfielder-1980s-stub