Alexander Latta (1 September 1867 – 25 August 1928) was a Scottish
footballer
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who made ten appearances, mostly at
outside right, in
Everton's Football League
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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.
Scotland Football Records Clubs played for Dumbarton Athletic
London Hearts Supporters Club. Retrieved 21 February 2022
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1867 births
1928 deaths
Scottish men's footballers
Scotland men's international footballers
Everton F.C. players
Liverpool F.C. players
Men's association football wingers
English Football League players
Footballers from Dumbarton
Place of death missing
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