Joseph Nonge faces international future decision between Belgium, DR Congo and Costa Rica

Joseph Nonge faces a decision over his international future, with Belgium, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Costa Rica all representing potential options for the 21-year-old Stade Brestois midfielder.

Born in Belgium to a Congolese father and a Costa Rican mother, Nonge is eligible to represent three countries at senior international level. However, his development has so far been linked to Belgian football, having represented the Red Devils at youth level up to the under-21 team.

The midfielder, who developed at Juventus before moving to Stade Brestois, now finds himself at a stage where his choice of national team could shape the next chapter of his career.

Belgium remains one of the options available to him, but competition for places in the senior national team could influence his decision. The country has followed his progress through its youth ranks, while DR Congo and Costa Rica are also monitoring his situation.

Both nations could view the young midfielder as a potential addition to their squads as they prepare for upcoming continental competitions and World Cup qualifying campaigns.

Belgium, DR Congo and Costa Rica in contention

Nonge’s background gives him a choice between European representation and the countries connected to his family roots.

Having progressed through Belgium’s youth teams, he has already gained experience within the country’s international set-up. However, making the step up to the senior team would require him to compete for a place in a squad featuring other established midfield options.

That situation could leave the door open for DR Congo or Costa Rica to pursue his services. The two federations are reportedly following his development closely, with both seeing the potential value of adding a young midfielder to their respective national teams.

For DR Congo, Nonge could become an option for the Leopards as they seek to strengthen their midfield options. Costa Rica, meanwhile, could also benefit from his availability as the Ticos prepare for their upcoming international commitments.

Despite the interest surrounding his future, the midfielder’s eligibility does not automatically mean he can immediately switch to either country.