Why does Éric Djemba-Djemba play for Cameroon?
Born in Douala, Cameroon · Citizenship: Cameroon, France
Short answer
Éric Djemba-Djemba plays for Cameroon because he holds Cameroonian nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 2001).
Birthplace and citizenship
Éric Djemba-Djemba was born in Cameroon; holds Cameroon and France citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
- Cameroon — senior level, 2001–2012
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 Éric Djemba-Djemba play for Cameroon?
Éric Djemba-Djemba holds Cameroonian nationality and chose to represent Cameroon at senior level.
Where was Éric Djemba-Djemba born?
Éric Djemba-Djemba was born in Douala, Cameroon.
What nationality is Éric Djemba-Djemba?
Wikidata lists Éric Djemba-Djemba as a citizen of Cameroon and France.