Why does Ibrahim Abdel Hamidu Sharli play for Egypt?
Born in Alexandria, Egypt · Citizenship: Egypt, Ottoman Empire
Short answer
Ibrahim Abdel Hamidu Sharli plays for Egypt because he holds Egyptian nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level.
Birthplace and citizenship
Ibrahim Abdel Hamidu Sharli was born in Egypt; holds Egypt and Ottoman Empire citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
- Egypt — senior level, dates unknown
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 Ibrahim Abdel Hamidu Sharli play for Egypt?
Ibrahim Abdel Hamidu Sharli holds Egyptian nationality and chose to represent Egypt at senior level.
Where was Ibrahim Abdel Hamidu Sharli born?
Ibrahim Abdel Hamidu Sharli was born in Alexandria, Egypt.
What nationality is Ibrahim Abdel Hamidu Sharli?
Wikidata lists Ibrahim Abdel Hamidu Sharli as a citizen of Egypt and Ottoman Empire.