Gustav Lechner
Croatian footballer
About Gustav Lechner
Lived 1913 – 1987 (aged 73). Gustav Lechner was a Yugoslav association football player and association football coach.
Gustav Lechner (17 February 1913 – 5 February 1987) was a football player and coach. At international level he represented both Yugoslavia and Croatia.
Club career Born in Osijek, Austria-Hungary and nicknamed Lembika, he spent his early career with Slavija Osijek and BSK; while playing with the latter he won 3 Yugoslav titles and graduated from law school.
Coaching career After retiring as a player in 1949, Lechner became a coach and managed Metalac Osijek, Dinamo Pančevo, Vojvodina Novi Sad, Dinamo Zagreb, Velež Mostar, Slavonija Požega and NK Zagreb.
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Who was Gustav Lechner?
Croatian footballer (1913-1987)
When was Gustav Lechner born?
Gustav Lechner was born on 17 February 1913 in Osijek.
When did Gustav Lechner die?
Gustav Lechner died on 5 February 1987 in Zagreb.
What was Gustav Lechner's occupation?
Gustav Lechner was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Gustav Lechner?
Gustav Lechner was Yugoslav.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gustav Lechner. https://biography.guide/gustav-lechner/
MLA: "Gustav Lechner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gustav-lechner/.
Chicago: "Gustav Lechner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gustav-lechner/.
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