Why does Zdravko Logarusić play for Sudan?
Born in Croatia, Croatia · Citizenship: Croatia
Short answer
Zdravko Logarusić represents Sudan even though he was born in Croatia. FIFA rules allow a player to represent any country whose nationality he holds, provided he has a family or residency connection to it; he committed to Sudan at senior level.
Birthplace and citizenship
Zdravko Logarusić was born in Croatia.
Being born in Croatia normally gives a player the right to represent Croatia too, if he holds that nationality. Representing Sudan instead usually means a parent or grandparent was born there, or that the player lived there long enough to qualify through residency. Public records do not state which connection applied to Zdravko Logarusić, so we do not guess.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
- Sudan — senior 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.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Zdravko Logarusić play for Sudan?
Zdravko Logarusić holds Sudanese nationality and chose to represent Sudan at senior level despite being born in Croatia.
Where was Zdravko Logarusić born?
Zdravko Logarusić was born in Croatia.
What nationality is Zdravko Logarusić?
Wikidata lists Zdravko Logarusić as a citizen of Croatia.
Could Zdravko Logarusić have played for Croatia?
Probably, if he holds Croatia nationality, as players born in a country are eligible for it. Once a player has played a competitive senior match for one country, switching is only possible under narrow FIFA exceptions.