Why does Jacques-Désiré Périatambée play for Mauritius?
Born in Port Louis, Mauritius · Citizenship: France, Mauritius
Short answer
Jacques-Désiré Périatambée plays for Mauritius because he holds Mauritian nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 1998).
Birthplace and citizenship
Jacques-Désiré Périatambée was born in Mauritius; holds France and Mauritius citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
- Mauritius — senior level, 1998–2006
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.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Jacques-Désiré Périatambée play for Mauritius?
Jacques-Désiré Périatambée holds Mauritian nationality and chose to represent Mauritius at senior level.
Where was Jacques-Désiré Périatambée born?
Jacques-Désiré Périatambée was born in Port Louis, Mauritius.
What nationality is Jacques-Désiré Périatambée?
Wikidata lists Jacques-Désiré Périatambée as a citizen of France and Mauritius.