Why does Hervé Kambou play for Ivory Coast?
Born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast · Citizenship: Ivory Coast, Peru
Short answer
Hervé Kambou plays for Ivory Coast because he holds Ivorian nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 2008).
Birthplace and citizenship
Hervé Kambou was born in Ivory Coast; holds Ivory Coast and Peru citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
- Ivory Coast — senior level, 2008 (3 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 Hervé Kambou play for Ivory Coast?
Hervé Kambou holds Ivorian nationality and chose to represent Ivory Coast at senior level.
Where was Hervé Kambou born?
Hervé Kambou was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
What nationality is Hervé Kambou?
Wikidata lists Hervé Kambou as a citizen of Ivory Coast and Peru.