Why does Mohamed Zidan play for Egypt?
Born in Port Said, Egypt · Citizenship: Egypt, Germany
Short answer
Mohamed Zidan plays for Egypt because he holds Egyptian nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 2005).
Birthplace and citizenship
Mohamed Zidan was born in Egypt; holds Egypt and Germany citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
- Egypt U20 — under-20 level, 2000–2001 (13 matches, 8 goals)
- Egypt — senior level, 2005–2012 (44 matches, 13 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 Mohamed Zidan play for Egypt?
Mohamed Zidan holds Egyptian nationality and chose to represent Egypt at senior level.
Where was Mohamed Zidan born?
Mohamed Zidan was born in Port Said, Egypt.
What nationality is Mohamed Zidan?
Wikidata lists Mohamed Zidan as a citizen of Egypt and Germany.