Who Can Play For Whom

Checkpoint 1 of 2

Regulations Governing the Application of the Statutes — Article 8

Build The Case

A player only needs one of these to be eligible for a new association they don't already hold a cap-tied nationality with. Tap any that apply and watch the verdict change.

Select the facts that are true for this player:

NOT YET ELIGIBLE

Select at least one qualifying fact above

Source: RGAS Article 8.1 — the residency thresholds vary by the age the player began living there (3 years if before age 10, 5 years if between 10–18 or from 18 onward). This checkpoint uses the two most common thresholds; open Article 8 directly for every band.

Checkpoint 2 of 2

Regulations Governing the Application of the Statutes — Article 10

Cleared To Switch?

A player already tied to one association through a prior appearance can still switch once, under narrow conditions. Article 10.2 actually defines five separate pathways (a–e) — this checkpoint walks through the most common one (path "b"). The others cover edge cases like players who did reach "A" international level under strict limits, late-admitted associations, and involuntary loss of nationality — worth opening Article 10 directly if a real case doesn't fit this pattern.

Did the player only ever appear for the original association below "A" international level?

Was the player under 21 years old at the time of their last appearance for that association?

Knowledge Check

Three Before Full Time

Same style as exam day — one correct answer, precise wording matters.