Why does Mohamed Azima play for Egypt?
Born in Egypt, Egypt · Citizenship: Egypt, South Korea
Short answer
Mohamed Azima plays for Egypt because he holds Egyptian nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 1987).
Birthplace and citizenship
Mohamed Azima was born in Egypt; holds Egypt and South Korea citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
- Egypt — senior level, 1987–1995 (21 matches, 1 goal)
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 Mohamed Azima play for Egypt?
Mohamed Azima holds Egyptian nationality and chose to represent Egypt at senior level.
Where was Mohamed Azima born?
Mohamed Azima was born in Egypt.
What nationality is Mohamed Azima?
Wikidata lists Mohamed Azima as a citizen of Egypt and South Korea.