Why does Mangué Cissé play for Ivory Coast?
Born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast · Citizenship: Guinea, Ivory Coast
Short answer
Mangué Cissé plays for Ivory Coast because he holds Ivorian nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level.
Birthplace and citizenship
Mangué Cissé was born in Ivory Coast; holds Guinea and Ivory Coast citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
- Ivory Coast — 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 Mangué Cissé play for Ivory Coast?
Mangué Cissé holds Ivorian nationality and chose to represent Ivory Coast at senior level.
Where was Mangué Cissé born?
Mangué Cissé was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
What nationality is Mangué Cissé?
Wikidata lists Mangué Cissé as a citizen of Guinea and Ivory Coast.