Adil Ramzi

Why does Adil Ramzi play for Morocco?

Born in Marrakech, Morocco · Citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands, Morocco

Short answer

Adil Ramzi plays for Morocco because he holds Moroccan nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 1998).

Birthplace and citizenship

Adil Ramzi was born in Morocco; holds Kingdom of the Netherlands and Morocco citizenship.

International career path

His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:

  • Morocco — senior level, 1998–2007 (34 matches, 4 goals)

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.

Read our full guide to FIFA eligibility rules →

Frequently asked questions

Why does Adil Ramzi play for Morocco?

Adil Ramzi holds Moroccan nationality and chose to represent Morocco at senior level.

Where was Adil Ramzi born?

Adil Ramzi was born in Marrakech, Morocco.

What nationality is Adil Ramzi?

Wikidata lists Adil Ramzi as a citizen of Kingdom of the Netherlands and Morocco.