Career
Leist, a defender, joined Bayern Munich II in 2010, having previously played for the reserve teams of Turn- und Sportverein 1860 München and Stuttgarter Kickers. He made his debut in the opening match of the 2010-2011 season, a 1–0 defeat against SV Babelsberg. He was released by Bayern in June 2011 after the reserve team were relegated from the 3.
Liga and returned to Stuttgarter Kickers to play for the first team
Liga. In July 2014, he left the club for a second time, joining newly promoted 3. Liga side SG Sonnenhof Großaspach.