Carlos Fabián Leeb (born 18 July 1968, in Buenos Aires) is an

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former

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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

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in the First Division in 1987. In 1991, he had a short spell with

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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.

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

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of the

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since 09.08.2012.

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Argentine Primera statistics

Soy de Banfield profile
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