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Scottish footballer

Alex Latta
Personal information
Date of birth 1 September 1867
Place of birth Dumbarton, Scotland
Date of death 25 August 1928(1928-08-25) (aged 60)
Position(s) 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

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."

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.

References

  1. ^ Scotland Football Records | Clubs played for | Dumbarton Athletic, London Hearts Supporters Club. Retrieved 21 February 2022

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