Carlos Fabián Leeb (born 18 July 1968, in

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) is an Argentine former football striker and a current manager. He is the son of Luis Félix Leeb, a professional footballer who played over 300 games in Argentine football.

Playing career

Leeb started his career with Club Atlético Independiente in the First Division in 1987. In 1991, he had a short spell with Estudiantes de La Plata before signing for

Chacarita Juniors Club Atlético Chacarita Juniors (usually known simply as Chacarita) is an Argentine football club headquartered in Villa Crespo, Buenos Aires, while the stadium is located in Villa Maipú, General San Martín Partido of Greater Buenos Aires. T ...

in the 3rd division in 1992. In 1994 Chacarita were promoted to the

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. 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 is an Argentine sports club based in the Banfield district of Greater Buenos Aires. It was founded on 21 January 1896, by the British–origin inhabitants of that city (mostly English, and some Scots and Irish). The club ...

. 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 Club Ferro Carril Oeste, known simply as Ferro Carril Oeste or familiarly, Ferro, is an Argentine sports club from the neighbourhood of Caballito, Buenos Aires. Although many activities are hosted by the club, Ferro is mostly known for its foot ...

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 over Universitario of Bolivia, with the objectives of entering an international competition. He accomplished his objective by entering the Copa Sudamericana in 2010. He left Universario due to club's debt to player's and coaching staff. He works as the manager for Nacional Potosi of the

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since 09.08.2012.

External links

Argentine Primera statistics

Soy de Banfield profile
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