Bob Latchford

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bob Latchford
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 18, 1951(1951-01-18)
Age	73
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Capricorn

Bob Latchford Biography

Bob Latchford is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on January 18, 1951 in England, United Kingdom. Center forward who was part of eight teams throughout his career as a senior between 1968 and 1987. He also played England’s national team from 1977 until 1979.

After his departure from Everton the club, he was ranked third on the list of all-time goals scored by the club after only Alex Young and When he left Everton he was third on the club’s all-time scoring list behind only Alex Young and Dixie Dean..

Latchford’s two brothers, Dave and Peter, were both professional goalkeepers. Like Bob, Dave Latchford played for Birmingham City; whilst Peter Latchford represented West Bromwich Albion before spending over ten years at Celtic. (In March 1974, Bob managed the rare footballing feat of scoring twice against a sibling in a top-flight match [2].)

The closest he came to a winner’s medal at Everton was as a finalist in the League Cup in 1977. Latchford made 268 appearances (3 as substitute) for Everton scoring 138 goals. After a guest stint in Australia for Brisbane Lions in 1981, scoring 4 goals in as many appearances, Latchford left Everton for Swansea, newly promoted to the top tier of English football, scoring a hat- trick on his debut for the Swans. He later also played for Dutch club NAC Breda (15 Appearances – 13 Goals), Newport County and finally Merthyr Tydfil before retiring as a player in 1987.

The brothers of his, Peter Latchford and David Latchford were also professional soccer players.

Bob Latchford Net Worth

Bob Latchford is one of the richest Soccer Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bob Latchford 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a member of Birmingham City’s youth team from 1967 until 1968.

His best-performing period in his long and successful career was playing for Everton from 1974 until 1981, where the striker scored 106 goals in 236 games.

Robert Dennis Latchford (born 18 January 1951) is an English former association footballer who played as a centre forward. He made more than 500 appearances in the Football League, playing for Birmingham City, Everton, Swansea City and Coventry City in the First Division, and won 12 full caps for England.

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Who is Bob Latchford Dating?

According to our records, Bob Latchford married to Pat Latchford , Andrea Latchford. As of December 1, 2023, Bob Latchford’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Bob Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Bob Latchford celebrates birthday on January 18 of every year.

Top Facts about Bob Latchford

1. Robert Dennis Latchford was born 18 January 1951 in Kings Heath, Birmingham.
2. He was transferred from Birmingham City to Everton for £350,000, a British transfer record at the time.
3. He was the top scorer for Everton for six successive seasons.
4. He scored 30 goals in the 1977–78 season, winning a £10,000 prize.
5. He earned his first full cap for England in a World Cup qualifier against Italy in 1977.
6. He won 12 full caps for England, scoring 5 goals.
7. He represented the players at Professional Footballers’ Association.
8. He played for Birmingham City, Everton, Swansea City, Coventry City, Dutch club NAC Breda, Newport County and Merthyr Tydfil.
9. At Everton, he made 268 appearances (3 as substitute), scoring 138 goals.
10. At Swansea he scored 35 goals in 87 league appearances.
11. He was the club’s leading post Second World War goalscorer with 138 goals at Everton, a record he held until 1989.
12. He had two brothers, Dave and Peter, who were both professional goalkeepers.
13. He has a regular column on Everton independent website, NSNO.co.uk.
14. In March 1974, Bob managed the rare footballing feat of scoring twice against a sibling in a top-flight match.
15. A book was published in April 2006 telling the story of his 1977/78 season, co-written with journalist Martin O’Boyle.

Why does Bob Latchford live in Germany?

Sadly, his wife Pat passed away in 2000. He then moved to Germany to start a new life where he remains today. He published his autobiography, A Different Road, in 2015. I write these words as a Liverpool fan, but I’ve always had a soft spot for Latchford.

What is Bob Latchford doing now?

Now living in Germany with his family , Latchford makes regular trips back to England to speak on the after-dinner circuit and also has a regular column on Everton independent website, NSNO.co.uk.

How many goals Bob Latchford?

A goal poacher supreme, many of Latchford’s 138 goals for Everton came from close range.

When did Bob Latchford play for Everton?

1968-1969 Played3
1974-1975| Played| 17
1975-1976| Played| 12
1976-1977| Played| 17
1977-1978| Played| 30

What county is Latchford?

Latchford
Ceremonial county| Cheshire
Region| North West
Country| England
Sovereign state| United Kingdom