Transfer confirmed: BVB star Chukwuemeka now playing for Austria | OneFootball

After his association change, BVB professional Carney Chukwuemeka is now eligible to play for the Austrian national team. The 22-year-old is hoping for his debut under team coach Ralf Rangnick – and for a chance at the 2026 World Cup.

Borussia Dortmund professional Carney Chukwuemeka will now play for the Austrian national team. The world governing body FIFA has officially approved the midfielder's association change, as shown on the "FIFA Change of Association Platform."

Chukwuemeka had previously played exclusively for England's youth teams but had not yet played a match for the senior national team. This left him the option to choose another nation. The midfielder, born in Austria's Burgenland and whose parents are from Nigeria, ultimately chose the ÖFB team. This makes Chukwuemeka available to national coach Ralf Rangnick for the upcoming international matches.

Austria will face Ghana on March 27 and a few days later, on March 31, South Korea. The Dortmund player could make his first appearance for the Alpine Republic there. For Austria, Chukwuemeka is an additional option in the midfield. At BVB, the 22-year-old has regularly played this season, although mostly as a substitute. In 30 competitive matches, he scored one goal and assisted two others.

ÖFB strengthens with BVB star Chukwuemeka and Paul Wanner

Looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup, the change of nations opens up a new perspective for Chukwuemeka. The competition in the English midfield is enormous with players like Declan Rice or Jude Bellingham. At the ÖFB, however, the technically skilled midfielder could play an important role.

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In addition to Chukwuemeka, Paul Wanner has also recently chosen Austria. The attacking midfielder from PSV Eindhoven, who previously played for German junior teams, also received FIFA's approval. Both could soon play together in the ÖFB jersey.

If Chukwuemeka is nominated by Rangnick, his debut for Austria could follow in the coming weeks. In the long term, the Dortmund player hopes to participate with the national team in the 2026 World Cup.

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