| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael John Anthony Lester[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 4 August 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1972–1974 | Oldham Athletic | 27 | (2) |
| 1974–1977 | Manchester City | 2 | (0) |
| 1975–1976 | → Stockport County (loan) | 9 | (1) |
| 1977 | Washington Diplomats | 24 | (1) |
| 1977–1979 | Grimsby Town | 48 | (10) |
| 1979–1981 | Barnsley | 64 | (11) |
| 1981–1982 | Exeter City | 19 | (6) |
| 1982–1983 | Bradford City | 49 | (2) |
| 1983–1986 | Scunthorpe United | 106 | (9) |
| 1985–1986 | → Hartlepool United (loan) | 11 | (1) |
| 1986–1987 | Stockport County | 11 | (0) |
| 1987 | Ludvika FK | ? | (?) |
| 1987–1988 | Blackpool | 11 | (1) |
| 1988–1990 | Chorley | ? | (?) |
| Total | 381 | (44) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Michael John Anthony "Mike" Lester (born 4 August 1954) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.