Why does Oussama Tannane play for Morocco?
Born in Tétouan, Morocco · Citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands, Morocco
Short answer
Oussama Tannane plays for Morocco because he holds Moroccan nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 2016).
Birthplace and citizenship
Oussama Tannane was born in Morocco; holds Kingdom of the Netherlands and Morocco citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
He played senior football for Netherlands before switching. Since FIFA's 2020 rule change, a player who won no more than three senior caps (all before turning 21, none at a World Cup or continental finals) can change association once, after a three-year wait.
- Netherlands U21 — under-21 level, 2015 (2 matches, 0 goals)
- Netherlands — senior level, 2015
- Morocco — senior level, 2016–present
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 Oussama Tannane play for Morocco?
Oussama Tannane holds Moroccan nationality and chose to represent Morocco at senior level.
Where was Oussama Tannane born?
Oussama Tannane was born in Tétouan, Morocco.
What nationality is Oussama Tannane?
Wikidata lists Oussama Tannane as a citizen of Kingdom of the Netherlands and Morocco.