Alex Latta
Scottish footballer
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Alexander Latta (1 September 1867 – 25 August 1928) was a Scottish footballer who made ten appearances, mostly at outside right, in Everton's Football League title-winning side of 1890–91. Latta began his career with Dumbarton Athletic as a 14-year-old but moved to Everton in 1889. He was a tall and stocky outside right who displayed great pace and dribbling skills.
Date of birth
1 September 1867
Place of birth
Dumbarton, Scotland
Date of death
25 August 1928 (aged 60)
Position
Forward
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 September 1867 | ||
| Place of birth | Dumbarton, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 25 August 1928 (aged 60) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1881–1889 | Dumbarton Athletic | 0 | (0) |
| 1889–1895 | Everton | 148 | (70) |
| 1895–1896 | Liverpool | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1888–1889 | Scotland | 2 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Latta played twice for Scotland during his career. His debut came in the 5–1 defeat of Wales on 10 March 1888, in which he scored twice; he was the only serving player from Dumbarton Athletic (not to be confused with Dumbarton) to have been selected for international duty.[1]
