Why does Hassane Alla play for Morocco?

Born in Oujda, Morocco · Citizenship: France, Morocco

Short answer

Hassane Alla plays for Morocco because he holds Moroccan nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 2004).

Birthplace and citizenship

Hassane Alla was born in Morocco; holds France and Morocco citizenship.

International career path

His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:

  • Morocco — senior level, 2004–2006

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 Hassane Alla play for Morocco?

Hassane Alla holds Moroccan nationality and chose to represent Morocco at senior level.

Where was Hassane Alla born?

Hassane Alla was born in Oujda, Morocco.

What nationality is Hassane Alla?

Wikidata lists Hassane Alla as a citizen of France and Morocco.