When asked about how she found out the NT call, Vicky said “If I tell you the truth, I was studying that I had an exam in the afternoon, and I was very happy, I couldn't believe it”
Vicky is the youngest scorer for Barca’s senior team at the age of 16, youngest scorer of El Classico, finalist of European Golden Girl 2023. Her performance yesterday showed why her call-up was based on sporting reasons, even though she didn’t score, her composure, technical skills gave fans a lot to cheer for.
It’s a bit funny that two of Barca’s promising young forwards were born in Madrid, Vicky and Ari Arias, both signed in the summer of 2022. Apparently Nigeria is also very interested in getting Vicky to wear Super Falcons’ colors, but it’s always a long shot since Vicky already represented Spain in both U17 and U19.
https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/nigeria-lose-out-again-as-barcelona-femeni-star-gets-maiden-spain-call-up-2024022013103663309
The FIFA eligibility rules are complex, but it gets to 2 main requirements:
1. Does the player have a “clear connection” to represented country
2. Has the player represented a country at senior level in more than 3 competitive matches before turning 21
The 1st can be established through blood ties (parents, grandparents), or living at said country for 5+ years, in which case Vicky is eligible through her mother’s side.
The 2nd is a bit tricky, because the “competitive matches” seem to apply to FIFA WC and continental tournament (Euro), but not “tournament qualifier”, such as Nations League, which qualifies WC, Euro, and Olympics. Note youth tournament doesn't count.
So in this case Vicky is technically eligible, but I think the odds favor Spain, because she is so young, that there is a decent chance she will be called up by Spain for either Euro or WC before turning 21. From emotional perspective, she is well-liked by her teammates, having played together with many of them for a long time.
When asked about how she found out the NT call, Vicky said “If I tell you the truth, I was studying that I had an exam in the afternoon, and I was very happy, I couldn't believe it” Vicky is the youngest scorer for Barca’s senior team at the age of 16, youngest scorer of El Classico, finalist of European Golden Girl 2023. Her performance yesterday showed why her call-up was based on sporting reasons, even though she didn’t score, her composure, technical skills gave fans a lot to cheer for. It’s a bit funny that two of Barca’s promising young forwards were born in Madrid, Vicky and Ari Arias, both signed in the summer of 2022. Apparently Nigeria is also very interested in getting Vicky to wear Super Falcons’ colors, but it’s always a long shot since Vicky already represented Spain in both U17 and U19. https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/nigeria-lose-out-again-as-barcelona-femeni-star-gets-maiden-spain-call-up-2024022013103663309
What are the rules? If she plays another match for Spain, she can't be called up by another country, right?
The FIFA eligibility rules are complex, but it gets to 2 main requirements: 1. Does the player have a “clear connection” to represented country 2. Has the player represented a country at senior level in more than 3 competitive matches before turning 21 The 1st can be established through blood ties (parents, grandparents), or living at said country for 5+ years, in which case Vicky is eligible through her mother’s side. The 2nd is a bit tricky, because the “competitive matches” seem to apply to FIFA WC and continental tournament (Euro), but not “tournament qualifier”, such as Nations League, which qualifies WC, Euro, and Olympics. Note youth tournament doesn't count. So in this case Vicky is technically eligible, but I think the odds favor Spain, because she is so young, that there is a decent chance she will be called up by Spain for either Euro or WC before turning 21. From emotional perspective, she is well-liked by her teammates, having played together with many of them for a long time.
Thanks!
Just curious… do you know of a player with dual citizenship to choose their global south citizenship over their European one?
Well ... immediately came to mind is the one LJ stepped on during world cup, how can we forget such "iconic" moment lol
Alozie