Why does Ousmane Bangoura play for Guinea?
Born in Conakry, Guinea · Citizenship: France, Guinea
Short answer
Ousmane Bangoura plays for Guinea because he holds Guinean nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 2004).
Birthplace and citizenship
Ousmane Bangoura was born in Guinea; holds France and Guinea citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
- Guinea — senior level, 2004–2006 (7 matches, 5 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 Ousmane Bangoura play for Guinea?
Ousmane Bangoura holds Guinean nationality and chose to represent Guinea at senior level.
Where was Ousmane Bangoura born?
Ousmane Bangoura was born in Conakry, Guinea.
What nationality is Ousmane Bangoura?
Wikidata lists Ousmane Bangoura as a citizen of France and Guinea.