Carlos Fabián Leeb

Football player infobox
playername = Carlos Leeb


fullname = Carlos Fabián Leeb
height =
nickname =
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1968|7|18
cityofbirth = Buenos Aires
countryofbirth = Argentina
currentclub =
clubnumber =
position = Forward
youthyears =
youthclubs =
years = 1987-1991
1991
1992-1997
1997-2002
2002
clubs = Independiente
Estudiantes
Chacarita Juniors
Banfield
Ferro Carril Oeste
caps(goals) = 13 (2)
5 (0)
126 (64)
128 (52)
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manageryears = 2006-present
managerclubs = Club Guaraní
pcupdate = 15 October 2007

Carlos Fabián "Gatito" Leeb (born July 18 1968, in Buenos Aires) is a former Argentine football striker. He currently works as the manager of Club Guaraní of the Liga Paraguaya.

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 Independiente in the Primera 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 2rd division, Leeb became an idol at the club, scoring 64 goals in 126 games.

In 1997 Leeb transferred to fellow 2nd division Club Atlético Banfield. In 2001 Banfield were promoted to the Primera Division, Leeb played a single season with Banfield in the top flight before moving to Ferro Carril Oeste in the 3rd 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 Leeb started coaching the Banfield youth team. He enjoyed a lot of success and in 2006 joined Club Guaraní in Paraguay.

External links

*es icon [http://www.futbolxxi.com/Tecnico.aspx?ID=352&SEOTecnico=Leeb+Carlos+Fabian Argentine Primera statistics]
*es icon [http://www.soydebanfield.com.ar/recuerdos_idolos_GatoLeeb.shtml Soy de Banfield profile]