Leo Kokubo

Leo Brian Kokubo (小久保 玲央 ブライアン) 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.

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.

Honours
Benfica 
 * Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2023

Japan U23
 * AFC U-23 Asian Cup: 2024