Why does Samir Bertin d'Avesnes play for Comoros?
Born in Moroni, Comoros · Citizenship: Comoros, France
Short answer
Samir Bertin d'Avesnes plays for Comoros because he holds Comorian nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 2011).
Birthplace and citizenship
Samir Bertin d'Avesnes was born in Comoros; holds Comoros and France citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
He only played youth football for France U17 and France U18. Youth caps do not tie a player to a country, so he was free to choose Comoros for senior football.
- France U17 — under-17 level, 2002–2004
- France U18 — under-18 level, 2004 (20 matches, 6 goals)
- Comoros — senior level, 2011 (1 match, 0 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 Samir Bertin d'Avesnes play for Comoros?
Samir Bertin d'Avesnes holds Comorian nationality and chose to represent Comoros at senior level.
Where was Samir Bertin d'Avesnes born?
Samir Bertin d'Avesnes was born in Moroni, Comoros.
What nationality is Samir Bertin d'Avesnes?
Wikidata lists Samir Bertin d'Avesnes as a citizen of Comoros and France.