Everything you need to know about Emmanuel Latte Lath, the striker who has been linked to Wolves this summer.
After a busy start to the summer transfer window, Wolves have not added to their squad for over a month.
So far, Rodrigo Gomes, Pedro Lima and Jorgen Strand Larsen have all joined the club while Tommy Doyle’s loan deal was also made permanent.
The strength in depth the club has up top has been a big concern for the Molineux faithful for many years. Injuries in 2024 meant that many youth players had to be thrown into the starting XI due to a lack of availability.
However, on top of the addition of Larsen, Wolves are now rumoured to be bringing in Latte Lath.
Below Molineux News will guide you through everything you need to know about the striker.
What is Emmanuel Latte Lath’s age and height?
Latte Lath was born on January 1, 1999. At the time of writing, this makes him 25 years old. He also stands at 1.77 metres which is five foot 10 inches.
Where was he born?
Latte Lath was born in Abidjan, the former capital of the Ivory Coast. His form has since seen him win two caps for his country.
What positions can Emmanuel Latte Lath play?
Throughout his career, Latte Lath has mainly played as a centre-forward. However, he can also be used as a winger, where he has played almost 100 games combined on the left and right.
What team does Emmanuel Latte Lath play for?
Latte Lath currently plays for Middlesbrough in the Championship. He has just completed his first season at the club where he netted 18 times in 36 games in all competitions.
What are Emmanuel Latte Lath’s major feats?
The striker has spent the majority of his career out on loan. After progressing through Atalanta’s academy in Italy, Latte Lath was sent out to eight different teams in order to get game time.
His best run of form out on loan came at Swiss side St. Gallen where he netted 14 league goals in 31 games in the 2022/23 campaign.
From here, he earned a permanent move away from Atalanta as he signed for Middlesbrough. While his form did not earn the Boro promotion to the top flight, he did help the side reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals before they were knocked out by Chelsea.
Latte Lath’s goalscoring form in the second tier was also recognised in April as he won the Championship Player of the Month Award.
His career so far
| Club | Time spent |
| Atalanta | 2016-23 |
| Pescara, loan | 2017-18 |
| Pistoiese, loan | 2018-19 |
| Carrarese, loan | 2019 |
| Imolese, loan | 2019-20 |
| US Pianese, loan | 2020 |
| Pro Patria | 2020-21 |
| SPAL, loan | 2021-22 |
| St. Gallen, loan | 2022-23 |
| Middlesbrough | 2023- |
Emmanuel Latte Lath stats
According to Fbref, Latte Lath is one of the most impressive strikers in the Championship. On the goalscoring front, the striker was scoring 0.69 goals per 90 minutes with an average of 3.14 shots per game.
On top of this, he was extremely good at winning the ball back. On average, he made 0.95 tackles, 0.3 interceptions and 1.03 blocks per 90 minutes.
Once he has control of the ball, he ensured that the club would go on the attack. Last season, he had an average of 1.76 progressive carries, 0.86 successful take-ons and 5.29 touches in the opposition’s box per game.
Are Wolves interested in Emmanuel Latte Lath?
Looking to add to their options up top, Wolves are believed to be interested in Latte Lath according to Tuttomercatoweb. Gary O’Neil’s side are believed to have conducted ‘multiple surveys’ on the striker.
However, Wolves face competition for his signature with Red Bull Salzburg, Stuttgart and Monaco all chasing.