Why does Jean-Michel Guédé play for Ivory Coast?
Born in Guessabo, Ivory Coast · Citizenship: France, Ivory Coast
Short answer
Jean-Michel Guédé plays for Ivory Coast because he holds Ivorian nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 1983).
Birthplace and citizenship
Jean-Michel Guédé was born in Ivory Coast; holds France and Ivory Coast citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
- Ivory Coast — senior level, 1983–1991
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 Jean-Michel Guédé play for Ivory Coast?
Jean-Michel Guédé holds Ivorian nationality and chose to represent Ivory Coast at senior level.
Where was Jean-Michel Guédé born?
Jean-Michel Guédé was born in Guessabo, Ivory Coast.
What nationality is Jean-Michel Guédé?
Wikidata lists Jean-Michel Guédé as a citizen of France and Ivory Coast.