Why does Yesmin Khanchouch play for Tunisia?

· Citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands, Tunisia

Short answer

Yesmin Khanchouch plays for Tunisia because she holds Tunisian nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level.

Birthplace and citizenship

holds Kingdom of the Netherlands and Tunisia citizenship.

International career path

Her international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:

  • Tunisia (women) — senior women's level, dates unknown

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.

Read our full guide to FIFA eligibility rules →

Frequently asked questions

Why does Yesmin Khanchouch play for Tunisia?

Yesmin Khanchouch holds Tunisian nationality and chose to represent Tunisia at senior level.

What nationality is Yesmin Khanchouch?

Wikidata lists Yesmin Khanchouch as a citizen of Kingdom of the Netherlands and Tunisia.