| 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 | 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 Scottishfootballer who made ten appearances, mostly atoutside right, inEverton'sFootball League title-winning side of1890–91. Latta began his career withDumbarton 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 forScotland during his career. His debut came in the 5–1 defeat ofWales on 10 March 1888, in which he scored twice; he was the only serving player from Dumbarton Athletic (not to be confused withDumbarton) to have been selected for international duty.[1]
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