Why does Jorge Correia Reixa play for Nigeria?
Born in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau · Citizenship: Guinea-Bissau
Short answer
Jorge Correia Reixa represents Nigeria even though he was born in Guinea-Bissau. FIFA rules allow a player to represent any country whose nationality he holds, provided he has a family or residency connection to it; he committed to Nigeria at senior level.
Birthplace and citizenship
Jorge Correia Reixa was born in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
Being born in Guinea-Bissau normally gives a player the right to represent Guinea-Bissau too, if he holds that nationality. Representing Nigeria instead usually means a parent or grandparent was born there, or that the player lived there long enough to qualify through residency. Public records do not state which connection applied to Jorge Correia Reixa, so we do not guess.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
- Nigeria — 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 Jorge Correia Reixa play for Nigeria?
Jorge Correia Reixa holds Nigerian nationality and chose to represent Nigeria at senior level despite being born in Guinea-Bissau.
Where was Jorge Correia Reixa born?
Jorge Correia Reixa was born in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
What nationality is Jorge Correia Reixa?
Wikidata lists Jorge Correia Reixa as a citizen of Guinea-Bissau.
Could Jorge Correia Reixa have played for Guinea-Bissau?
Probably, if he holds Guinea-Bissau nationality, as players born in a country are eligible for it. Once a player has played a competitive senior match for one country, switching is only possible under narrow FIFA exceptions.