Fermín Lecea (1905-1989) was a Spanish footballer, who played as defender in Club Atlético Independiente.[2] He won the first championship of Independiente in the professional era.[3]
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Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | September 25, 1905 | ||
Place of birth | Zalduondo, Basque Country, Spain[1] | ||
Date of death | August 24, 1989 | ||
Place of death | Mar del Plata, Argentina | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
1920s–1932 | Newell's Old Boys | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1932–1940 | Club Atlético Independiente | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Fermín Lecea was born in Spain, and settled in Argentina at a young age. He began his career in Newell's Old Boys.[4] One of his most memorable matches in the Newell's team, was in the Victory 2-0 against Torino F.C., match played on August 15, 1929 in Rosario, Argentina.[5]
Lecea debuted Independiente of Avellaneda in 1932, playing the final against River Plate this year. He won the championships of 1938 and 1939 and was captain of the same team.[6]
Fermín Lecea finished his career playing for Club Atlético Tigre. Since 1948 to 1954 (except 1951) he served as coach of Rosario Central.[7][8]
Season | Team | Title |
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1929 | Newell's Old Boys | Liga Rosarina de Football |
1938 | Club Atlético Independiente | Campeonato de Primera División |
1938 | Club Atlético Independiente | Copa Aldao |
1938 | Club Atlético Independiente | Copa Ibarguren |
1939 | Club Atlético Independiente | Copa Ibarguren |
1939 | Club Atlético Independiente | Campeonato de Primera División |
1939 | Club Atlético Independiente | Copa Adrián C. Escobar |
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