Alex Latta

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Alex Latta
Personal information
Date of birth	1 September 1867
Place of birth	Dumbarton, Scotland
Date of death	25 August 1928 (aged 60)
Playing position	Forward
Senior career1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1881–1889 1889–1895 1895–1896	Dumbarton Everton Liverpool	000 0(0) 148 (70) 000 0(0)
National team2
1888–1898	Scotland	002 0(2)
1 Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 28 September 2007. 2 National team caps and goals correct as of 28 September 2007. * Appearances (Goals)

Alex Latta (born 1 September 1867; died 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 F.C. as a 14-year old but moved to Everton F.C. 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. Latta scored two goals.

[edit] External links

• Alex Latta profile at scottishfa.co.uk