Khedira wants to play for Tunisia

FIFA approves his switch of sporting nationality

Khedira wants to play for Tunisia

It's now official. Rani Khedira will represent Tunisia on the international stage. At 32, the Union Berlin captain has received permission to switch his national association. Both FIFA and CAF have validated the decision.

Defensive midfielder Rani Khedira has received a positive response from the FIFA Football Tribunal's Players' Status Chamber regarding his request to change associations. The world governing body has officially authorized him to play for Tunisia at the international level.

This green light brings an end to a long-running saga. In the past, Rani Khedira had declined the Tunisian option, holding out hope for a potential call-up to the German national team—an opportunity that never materialized.

The younger brother of Sami Khedira, former German international and 2014 World Cup champion, Rani Khedira now opens a new chapter in his international career.

An experienced boost for the Carthage Eagles

For the Tunisian national team, this is a significant reinforcement in midfield. As captain of Union Berlin and a seasoned Bundesliga player, Rani Khedira will bring leadership, tactical discipline, and defensive solidity to the center of the pitch.

His arrival comes at a particularly promising time. Tunisia has qualified for the 2026 World Cup after an impressive unbeaten run (9 wins, 1 draw, no goals conceded). The addition of a player with his profile further bolsters the Carthage Eagles' ambitions on the global stage.