Carlos Fabián Leeb
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Carlos Fabián "Gatito" Leeb (born July 18, 1968, in Buenos Aires
) is a former Argentine
football
striker.
Carlos is the son of Luis Félix "Gato" Leeb, a professional footballer who played over 300 games in Argentine football.
in the First Division in 1987. In 1991 he had a short spell with Estudiantes de La Plata
before signing for Chacarita Juniors
in the 3rd division
in 1992.
In 1994 Chacarita were promoted to the Second Division. Leeb became an idol at the club, scoring 64 goals in 126 games.
In 1997 Leeb transferred to fellow Second Division Club Atlético Banfield
. In 2001 Banfield were promoted to the First Division, Leeb played a single season with Banfield in the top flight before moving to Ferro Carril Oeste
in the Third Division where he retired from playing in 2002.
During his playing career, he suffered from a lot of injuries and underwent 14 operations.
of the Azadegan League from 2010 to 2011.
Buenos Aires
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) is a former Argentine
Argentina
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football
Football (soccer)
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striker.
Carlos is the son of Luis Félix "Gato" Leeb, a professional footballer who played over 300 games in Argentine football.
Playing career
Leeb started his career with Club Atlético IndependienteClub Atlético Independiente
Club Atlético Independiente is an Argentine athletic, sports and social club, which has its headquarters and stadium in the city of Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province. The club is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División....
in the First Division in 1987. In 1991 he had a short spell with Estudiantes de La Plata
Estudiantes de La Plata
Club Estudiantes de La Plata , simply referred to as Estudiantes, is an Argentine professional sports club based in La Plata. The club's football team currently competes in the Primera División, where it has spent most of its history....
before signing for Chacarita Juniors
Chacarita Juniors
Club Atlético Chacarita Juniors is an Argentine sports club from Villa Maipú, General San Martín Partido in Greater Buenos Aires, which football squad is currently playing in the Primera B Nacional, the second division of the Argentine football league system.The club was founded on May 1, 1906, in...
in the 3rd division
Primera B Metropolitana
Primera B Metropolitana is one of two leagues that form the regionalized third level of the Argentine football league system. The other league at level three is the Torneo Argentino A....
in 1992.
In 1994 Chacarita were promoted to the Second Division. Leeb became an idol at the club, scoring 64 goals in 126 games.
In 1997 Leeb transferred to fellow Second Division Club Atlético Banfield
Club Atlético Banfield
Club Atlético Banfield is an Argentine sports club located in the city of Banfield, part of Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires province. Founded on 21 January 1896 by residents of the town of British origin , its main activity is football...
. In 2001 Banfield were promoted to the First Division, Leeb played a single season with Banfield in the top flight before moving to Ferro Carril Oeste
Ferro Carril Oeste
Club Ferro Carril Oeste, known simply as Ferro Carril Oeste or Ferro, is a sports club from the neighbourhood of Caballito, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club was founded on July 28, 1904 by 95 railway workers from the Buenos Aires Western Railway...
in the Third Division where he retired from playing in 2002.
During his playing career, he suffered from a lot of injuries and underwent 14 operations.
Coaching career
In 2005 Carlos Leeb started coaching Banfield First Team. He enjoyed a lot of success and in 2006 joined Club Guaraní in Paraguay making a two year campaign with very good records. In June 2009 he took Universario of Bolivia, with the objectives of entering to a International Competition. He accomplish his objective entering in the Copa Sudamericana 2010. He leaves Universario due to club's debt to player's and coaching staff. He works as the manager for Shahrdari Bandar Abbas F.C.Shahrdari Bandar Abbas F.C.
Shahrdari Bandar Abbas is an Iranian football club based in Bandar Abbas, Iran. They currently compete in the Azadegan League.- Establishment :...
of the Azadegan League from 2010 to 2011.