Alexander Troup (4 May 1895 – 1951), known as Alex Troup and Alec Troup, was a Scottish

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who played at both professional and international levels as a winger.

Career

Born in

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, Troup played club football in Scotland and England for

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and Everton. Troup made five appearances for the Scottish national team between 1920 and 1926. He also played for the

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twice in 1921.

References

1895 births 1951 deaths Scottish footballers Scotland international footballers Dundee F.C. players Everton F.C. players Scottish Football League players English Football League players Association football wingers Forfar Athletic F.C. players Ayr United F.C. players Scottish Football League representative players Date of death missing Place of death missing {{Scotland-footy-midfielder-1890s-stub