Why does Ali El-Hassani play for Egypt?
Born in Cairo, Egypt · Citizenship: Egypt, Ottoman Empire
Short answer
Ali El-Hassani plays for Egypt because he holds Egyptian nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 1920).
Birthplace and citizenship
Ali El-Hassani was born in Egypt; holds Egypt and Ottoman Empire citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
- Egypt — senior level, 1920–1928
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 Ali El-Hassani play for Egypt?
Ali El-Hassani holds Egyptian nationality and chose to represent Egypt at senior level.
Where was Ali El-Hassani born?
Ali El-Hassani was born in Cairo, Egypt.
What nationality is Ali El-Hassani?
Wikidata lists Ali El-Hassani as a citizen of Egypt and Ottoman Empire.