Emmanuel Latte Lath is a professional footballer from the Ivory Coast who plays as a forward for Atlanta United in Major League Soccer (MLS). Born on January 1, 1999, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, he stands 5 feet 10 inches tall.
Career Highlights:
- Atalanta BC (2016–2023): Latte Lath began his professional career with Atalanta in Italy’s Serie A, making his debut in 2016. He had multiple loan spells during his time there, including stints with Pescara, Pistoiese, Carrarese, Imolese, Pro Patria, SPAL, and St. Gallen, where he notably scored 14 goals in the 2022–2023 season.
- Middlesbrough FC (2023–2025): In August 2023, Latte Lath signed with Middlesbrough in the EFL Championship. He made an immediate impact, finishing the 2023–2024 season as the team’s top scorer with 16 league goals and 18 in all competitions. His performance earned him the EFL Championship Player of the Month award in April 2024.
- Atlanta United (2025–Present): On February 4, 2025, Latte Lath joined Atlanta United for a record MLS transfer fee of $22 million, making him the most expensive signing in the club’s history. He signed a four-year contract through 2028, with an option for 2029. He made an immediate impact, scoring two goals in his debut match against CF Montréal on February 22, 2025.
International Career:
Latte Lath made his debut for the Ivory Coast national team on June 7, 2024, in a World Cup qualifier against Gabon, coming on as a substitute in a 1–0 victory.
Recent Performance:
As of March 16, 2025, Latte Lath has started in four MLS matches for Atlanta United. He was cleared from concussion protocol and participated in the match against Inter Miami, where he scored a goal.
He has scored two goals over 229 minutes of play this season.