Why does Mintou Doucoure play for Mali?
Born in Bamako, Mali · Citizenship: France, Mali
Short answer
Mintou Doucoure plays for Mali because he holds Malian nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 2001).
Birthplace and citizenship
Mintou Doucoure was born in Mali; holds France and Mali citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
- Mali U17 — under-17 level, 1997–1999 (13 matches, 2 goals)
- Mali — senior level, 2001–2007 (1 match, 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 Mintou Doucoure play for Mali?
Mintou Doucoure holds Malian nationality and chose to represent Mali at senior level.
Where was Mintou Doucoure born?
Mintou Doucoure was born in Bamako, Mali.
What nationality is Mintou Doucoure?
Wikidata lists Mintou Doucoure as a citizen of France and Mali.