Why does Khamis Martin play for South Sudan?
· Citizenship: South Sudan
Short answer
Khamis Martin plays for South Sudan because he holds South Sudanese nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 2012).
Birthplace and citizenship
holds South Sudan citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
He played senior football for Sudan before switching. Since FIFA's 2020 rule change, a player who won no more than three senior caps (all before turning 21, none at a World Cup or continental finals) can change association once, after a three-year wait.
- Sudan — senior level, 2010 (1 match, 0 goals)
- South Sudan — senior level, 2012–present
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 Khamis Martin play for South Sudan?
Khamis Martin holds South Sudanese nationality and chose to represent South Sudan at senior level.
What nationality is Khamis Martin?
Wikidata lists Khamis Martin as a citizen of South Sudan.