Leo Lemešić
Croatian footballer
About Leo Lemešić
Lived 1908 – 1978 (aged 70). Leo Lemešić was a Yugoslav association football player, association football referee and association football coach.
Leo Lemešić (8 June 1908 in Sinj – 15 August 1978 in Split) was a Croatian football striker and later a football manager. He became a referee in his later years.
Club career He spent his entire club career with Hajduk Split. In total, Lemešić scored 455 goals in 491 games, making him Hajduk's second most goalscorer, and tenth most capped player. He played his first senior game in 1926.
International career Lemešić made his debut for Yugoslavia in a May 1929 King Alexander's Cup match against Romania and earned a total of 5 caps, scoring 3 goals. His final international was a May 1932 friendly match against Poland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leo Lemešić?
Croatian footballer (1908-1978)
When was Leo Lemešić born?
Leo Lemešić was born on 8 June 1908 in Sinj.
When did Leo Lemešić die?
Leo Lemešić died on 5 August 1978 in Split.
What was Leo Lemešić's occupation?
Leo Lemešić was an association football player, association football referee and association football coach.
What nationality was Leo Lemešić?
Leo Lemešić was Yugoslav.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leo Lemešić. https://biography.guide/leo-lemesic/
MLA: "Leo Lemešić." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leo-lemesic/.
Chicago: "Leo Lemešić." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leo-lemesic/.
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