Why does Ohman Chehaibi play for Tunisia?

Born in Tunisia, Tunisia · Citizenship: French protectorate of Tunisia, Tunisia

Short answer

Ohman Chehaibi plays for Tunisia because he holds Tunisian nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 1978).

Birthplace and citizenship

Ohman Chehaibi 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, 1978

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Why does Ohman Chehaibi play for Tunisia?

Ohman Chehaibi holds Tunisian nationality and chose to represent Tunisia at senior level.

Where was Ohman Chehaibi born?

Ohman Chehaibi was born in Tunisia.

What nationality is Ohman Chehaibi?

Wikidata lists Ohman Chehaibi as a citizen of French protectorate of Tunisia and Tunisia.