Why does Sherif El Baily play for Egypt?
Born in Cairo, Egypt · Citizenship: Egypt, United States
Short answer
Sherif El Baily plays for Egypt because he holds Egyptian nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 2006).
Birthplace and citizenship
Sherif El Baily was born in Egypt; holds Egypt and United States citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
- Egypt — senior level, 2006 (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 Sherif El Baily play for Egypt?
Sherif El Baily holds Egyptian nationality and chose to represent Egypt at senior level.
Where was Sherif El Baily born?
Sherif El Baily was born in Cairo, Egypt.
What nationality is Sherif El Baily?
Wikidata lists Sherif El Baily as a citizen of Egypt and United States.