England midfielder, Declan Rice
Several footballers have represented more than one country at senior level or switched national teams after initial appearances, taking advantage of FIFA eligibility rules that allow certain changes under specific conditions.
As reported by Planet Football on Friday, here are nine of the most notable modern cases.
1. Cristiano Volpato
Cristian Volpato switched from Italy youth involvement to representing Australia, becoming part of the Socceroos setup ahead of the 2026 cycle.
