Emmanuel Latte Lath is a professional footballer who currently plays for Middlesbrough in the Championship.
After Chuba Akpom was sold to Ajax, Middlesbrough acquired the services of Emmanuel Latte Lath to fill the void left by the Englishman.
Michael Carrick put full faith in the striker and made him his first-choice number nine from the get-go.
The Boro boss was rewarded for his decision and Latte Lath has already cemented himself as a key figure for the Championship outfit.
Here is everything you need to know about Middlesbrough striker, Emmanuel Latte Lath.
Emmanuel Latte Lath age
Emmanuel Latte Lath was born January 1st, 1999, making him 25 years old at the time of writing.
Where is Emmanuel Latte Lath from?
Emmanuel Latte Lath is from Cote d’Ivoire, a country in the west of Africa.
The striker was born in Marcory, a suburb of Abidjan in Ivory Coast.
How tall is Emmanuel Latte Lath?
Latte Lath is approximately 1.77 metres tall (177cm), which would make the Middlesbrough star 5 foot 9 inches in height.
That is a relatively small height for a centre-forward, but it has not impacted his performances for Middlesbrough so far.
What position does Latte Lath play?
Latte Lath plays for Middlesbrough and his position is a centre-forward.
However, the Ivorian has been deployed as a left and right winger for previous clubs. He has made 57 appearances from the right wing and 32 from the left, though these are not his preferred positions.
Latte Lath playing style
Latte Lath is a pacey forward whose athletic ability means he likes to make runs in behind defenders.
Despite his height, the 25-year-old is also capable of battling defenders and never shies away from a duel.
His previous experience on the wings also makes him a versatile option for any manager, though his clinical finishing means he is best utilised in a central role.
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What is the market value of Emmanuel Latte Lath?
According to Transfermarkt, Latte Lath is valued at €4.2m (around £3.56m) as of July 2024.
Transfermarkt valued the Middlesbrough striker at €1.5m (roughly £1.27m) in June 2023.
Emmanuel Latte Lath wage
Latte Lath is currently earning £520,000-a-year, or £10,000-a-week, with Middlesbrough. His current contract with Boro runs until June 2027.
When did Latte Lath join Middlesbrough?
Middlesbrough signed Emmanuel Latte Lath from Serie A outfit Atalanta BC on August 15th, 2023. The player signed a four-year deal with the club.
How much did Middlesbrough pay for Latte Lath?
Middlesbrough did not confirm the transfer fee they paid for Latte Lath. However, it is understood a fee of around £4m was agreed between the North East outfit and Atalanta.
Latte Lath stats for Middlesbrough
At the time of writing, Latte Lath has played 36 games in all competitions for Middlesbrough.
Latte Lath has scored 16 goals in 30 Championship appearances for Boro, averaging just over one goal every two games.
The striker has also scored two goals in five League Cup appearances for the Teessiders. He has made one FA Cup appearance and did not score.
What is the Latte Lath song?
Latte Lath endeared himself to the Boro faithful during his first season at the Riverside Stadium, with fans rewarding the forward with his own song.
To the tune of Norman Greenbaum Spirit in the Sky, the chant goes: “He’s our striker, he’s our number nine, scoring goals in the red and white, he’s rapid and he loves to attack, and he goes by the name of Latte Lath.”
Emmanuel Latte Lath girlfriend
There is currently no information regarding Latte Lath and a potential girlfriend. We will update this page if any information on this subject emerges.
Is Latte Lath in FC 24?
Latte Lath is playable in FC 24. He is a 69-rated silver rare card and his position is ST.
He has 91 pace, 66 shooting, 58 passing, 72 dribbling, 36 defending, and 62 physical.