Rafael Lesmes [SEP] position played on team / speciality
Rafael Lesmes
Rafael Lesmes Bobed (9 November 1926 – 8 October 2012) was a Spanish footballer who played as a defender.
Club career.
Lesmes was born in Ceuta. During 12 La Liga seasons he played for Real Valladolid (two spells) and Real Madrid, appearing in 263 games in the competition. He began his career with local Atlético Tetuán, and retired in 1962 at the age of 35.
With Real Madrid, Lesmes was part of the team that won five consecutive European Cups.
as "Lesmes I" as he shared teams with his sibling for four seasons, he played his entire professional career with Valladolid, also being a Spanish international (two caps).
Rafael died in Valladolid on 8 October 2012, one month shy of his 86th birthday.
Honours.
- Real Madrid
- La Liga: 1953–54, 1954–55, 1956–57, 1957–58
- European Cup: 1955–56, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1958–59, 1959–60
- Latin Cup: 1955, 1957
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