Why does Assimiou Touré play for Togo?
Born in Sokodé, Togo · Citizenship: Germany, Togo
Short answer
Assimiou Touré plays for Togo because he holds Togolese nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 2006).
Birthplace and citizenship
Assimiou Touré was born in Togo; holds Germany and Togo citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
He only played youth football for Germany U18. Youth caps do not tie a player to a country, so he was free to choose Togo for senior football.
- Germany U18 — under-18 level, 2006 (2 matches, 0 goals)
- Togo — senior level, 2006–2011 (15 matches, 0 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.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Assimiou Touré play for Togo?
Assimiou Touré holds Togolese nationality and chose to represent Togo at senior level.
Where was Assimiou Touré born?
Assimiou Touré was born in Sokodé, Togo.
What nationality is Assimiou Touré?
Wikidata lists Assimiou Touré as a citizen of Germany and Togo.