Why does Youssouf Hadji play for Morocco?
Born in Ifrane Atlas-Saghir, Morocco · Citizenship: France, Morocco
Short answer
Youssouf Hadji plays for Morocco because he holds Moroccan nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 2003).
Birthplace and citizenship
Youssouf Hadji was born in Morocco; holds France and Morocco citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
- Morocco — senior level, 2003–2012 (64 matches, 16 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 Youssouf Hadji play for Morocco?
Youssouf Hadji holds Moroccan nationality and chose to represent Morocco at senior level.
Where was Youssouf Hadji born?
Youssouf Hadji was born in Ifrane Atlas-Saghir, Morocco.
What nationality is Youssouf Hadji?
Wikidata lists Youssouf Hadji as a citizen of France and Morocco.