Why does Aurélien Chedjou play for Cameroon?
Born in Douala, Cameroon · Citizenship: Cameroon, France
Short answer
Aurélien Chedjou plays for Cameroon because he holds Cameroonian nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 2009).
Birthplace and citizenship
Aurélien Chedjou was born in Cameroon; holds Cameroon and France citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
- Cameroon U23 — under-23 level, 2008
- Cameroon — senior level, 2009–2016 (49 matches, 1 goal)
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 Aurélien Chedjou play for Cameroon?
Aurélien Chedjou holds Cameroonian nationality and chose to represent Cameroon at senior level.
Where was Aurélien Chedjou born?
Aurélien Chedjou was born in Douala, Cameroon.
What nationality is Aurélien Chedjou?
Wikidata lists Aurélien Chedjou as a citizen of Cameroon and France.