Lex Gibb

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Lex Gibb was an Australian professional soccer player who played as a half-back for Australian clubs and the Australia national soccer team and was son of Alex Gibb.

Full name Lex Gibb
Place of birth Ipswich, Australia
Position Left-half
Years Team
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Lex Gibb
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Full name Lex Gibb
Place of birth Ipswich, Australia
Position Left-half
Youth career
Alphas
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1937–1939 Bundamba Rangers
1939–1940 St. Helens
1940–1941 Latrobe
1948 Corinthians
International career
1938–1948 Australia 8 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
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Early life

Gibb was born in Ipswich, to Australia's first capped player Alex.[1][2][3]

Club career

Gibb played with the Bundamba Rangers and Latrobe. On 12 March 1948, it was rumoured that Lex Gibb would sign for Brisbane club Corinthians.[4] A day later, he officially transferred to Corinthians where he received a £50 payment signing.[5]

International career

Gibb played for the Australia national soccer team, and played 8 times in three match tours against India, South Africa and New Zealand.[6]

Personal life

Family and relationships

Lex was born to father Alex Mother Margaret (nee Allan). He had brothers Alan and Alfie and sisters Margaret and Mary.

Lex Gibb was married on 9 August 1941 to wife Myrtle Herton in Bundamba.[7]

Career statistics

International

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National teamYearCompetitive Friendly Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Australia 1938002020
1947005050
1948001010
Career total 008080
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