Lecce played in 1964 with
Toronto Italia in the
Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League for three seasons. Throughout his tenure with Italia he received the league's MVP award in 1965. In 1967, he played in the
American Soccer League with
Boston Tigers. He played in the
North American Soccer League (NASL) in 1968 with
Toronto Falcons. In early 1969, he played with
Rochester Lancers in the American Soccer League. The remainder of the season he played in the
National Soccer League with former club Toronto Italia. The following season he played with league rivals Toronto Hungaria. In 1971, he returned to the NASL to sign with
Toronto Metros from 1971 through 1973. == International career ==