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Chukwuemeka Eyes Austria Switch Over England
11 Feb
Summary
- Carney Chukwuemeka is considering switching his international allegiance to Austria.
- He is eligible to represent Austria, having been born in Vienna.
- Austria's coach and football association made a renewed attempt in February 2026.
Carney Chukwuemeka, a midfielder for Borussia Dortmund, is reportedly contemplating a change in his international football representation, moving from England to Austria. Born in Vienna, Chukwuemeka possesses eligibility for Austria, a fact that coach Ralf Rangnick and the Austrian Football Association (OFB) are actively leveraging.
As of February 11, 2026, this marks the second concerted effort by the OFB and Rangnick to persuade Chukwuemeka, with a prior attempt in 2023 proving unsuccessful. The young midfielder previously represented England, notably being part of their under-19 Euros-winning squad in 2022.
Chukwuemeka also has eligibility for Ghana, in addition to England's senior team. However, securing a place in the England senior squad appears increasingly challenging due to the high caliber of players available, unless his form sees a significant upturn. Austria is scheduled to play Jordan, Argentina, and Algeria in the summer World Cup, with potential friendly matches against Ghana and South Korea slated for March.
