Why does Lucien Aubey play for Congo?
Born in Brazzaville, Congo · Citizenship: Congo, France
Short answer
Lucien Aubey plays for Congo because he holds Congolese nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 2009).
Birthplace and citizenship
Lucien Aubey was born in Congo; holds Congo and France citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
He only played youth football for France U21. Youth caps do not tie a player to a country, so he was free to choose Congo for senior football.
- France U21 — under-21 level, 2001–2007
- Congo — senior level, 2009 (5 matches, 0 goals)
- Congo — senior level, 2009–2010 (5 matches, 0 goals)
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 Lucien Aubey play for Congo?
Lucien Aubey holds Congolese nationality and chose to represent Congo at senior level.
Where was Lucien Aubey born?
Lucien Aubey was born in Brazzaville, Congo.
What nationality is Lucien Aubey?
Wikidata lists Lucien Aubey as a citizen of Congo and France.