Why does Mokhtar Dhouieb play for Tunisia?
Born in Sfax, Tunisia · Citizenship: French protectorate of Tunisia, Tunisia
Short answer
Mokhtar Dhouieb plays for Tunisia because he holds Tunisian nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 1976).
Birthplace and citizenship
Mokhtar Dhouieb was born in Tunisia; holds French protectorate of Tunisia and Tunisia citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
- Tunisia — senior level, 1976–1980
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 Mokhtar Dhouieb play for Tunisia?
Mokhtar Dhouieb holds Tunisian nationality and chose to represent Tunisia at senior level.
Where was Mokhtar Dhouieb born?
Mokhtar Dhouieb was born in Sfax, Tunisia.
What nationality is Mokhtar Dhouieb?
Wikidata lists Mokhtar Dhouieb as a citizen of French protectorate of Tunisia and Tunisia.