Why does Abderrahmane Mahjoub play for Morocco?
Born in Casablanca, Morocco · Citizenship: France, Morocco
Short answer
Abderrahmane Mahjoub plays for Morocco because he holds Moroccan nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 1961).
Birthplace and citizenship
Abderrahmane Mahjoub was born in Morocco; holds France and Morocco citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
He played senior football for France before switching. Since FIFA's 2020 rule change, a player who won no more than three senior caps (all before turning 21, none at a World Cup or continental finals) can change association once, after a three-year wait.
- France — senior level, 1953–1955 (7 matches, 0 goals)
- Morocco — senior level, 1961–1962
The rules in brief
A player can represent a country if they hold its nationality and have a genuine link to it: birth on its territory, a parent or grandparent born there, or several years of residency. Youth matches do not tie a player to a country. Since 2020, FIFA also lets a player switch once after a small number of senior appearances (no more than three, all before turning 21, none at a World Cup or continental finals) after a three-year wait.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Abderrahmane Mahjoub play for Morocco?
Abderrahmane Mahjoub holds Moroccan nationality and chose to represent Morocco at senior level.
Where was Abderrahmane Mahjoub born?
Abderrahmane Mahjoub was born in Casablanca, Morocco.
What nationality is Abderrahmane Mahjoub?
Wikidata lists Abderrahmane Mahjoub as a citizen of France and Morocco.