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Michael Olise

Michael Olise

France · attacker · 184cm · Born 2001-12-12
Photo: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Goals by Competition

90
Appearances
0
Goals
5
Assists
0/1
Cards
World Cup 0 goals · 6 apps
Premier League 0 goals · 84 apps

Season by Season

2026 — World Cup 6 apps
2023/2024 — Premier League 19 apps
2022/2023 — Premier League 37 apps
2021/2022 — Premier League 28 apps
Michael Olise

Michael Olise

#11 Attacker · 24 yrs

Player Profile

Michael Akpovie Olise (; o-LEE-say; Urhobo: [à.k͡pɔ̀.vjɛ̀ ɔ̀.lí.sɛ̀]; French: [maikəl olisɛ]; born 12 December 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger and attacking midfielder for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich. Born in England, he plays for the France national team. Widely regarded as one of the best wingers in the world, he is known for his creativity, dribbling, and flair. The product of various English academies, Olise made his professional debut for Championship club Reading in 2019. In 2021, he was signed by Premier League club Crystal Palace, where he spent three seasons and was nominated for PFA Young Player of the Year in 2024, before moving to Bayern. Olise represented France at youth level and was included in their squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics. He made his debut for the senior French team in September 2024.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Bio

Born 2001-12-12 (24)
Birthplace White City
Nationality France, United Kingdom
Positions winger

Club Career

France U18
2019 — 2019
Reading
2019 — 2021
Crystal Palace
2021 — 2024
France U21
2022 — 2023
France
2024 — present
FC Bayern Munich
2024 — present
France Olympic
2024 — 2024

Honors (1)

Knight of the National Order of Merit

Related Articles

Bayern prez tells Madrid he can't sign OliseJun 8Chelsea latest: Michael Olise's brother among released playersJun 10Does Ousmane Dembélé fit in a France attack led by Mbappé and Olise?Jun 17France 4-6 England: Ten-Goal Thriller Delivers the Greatest Third-Place Match in World Cup HistoryJul 18

England win the bronze medal in a stunning 6-4 victory after leading 4-0 at halftime, surviving a ferocious French comeback led by Mbappé — who broke the all-time World Cup scoring record — before Saka's hat-trick penalty and Bellingham's late strike sealed the greatest third-place match ever played.

France 3-0 Iraq: Kylian Mbappé leads clinical France to emphatic victoryJun 22

France's clinical finishing secures a 3-0 victory over Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé's opening goal in the 14th minute setting the tone. Dominating the attacking front, France registers a perfect 5-0 shots on target, underscoring their efficiency and precision. Mbappé emerges as the hero, orchestrating France's decisive offensive display.

France 2-0 Morocco: Kylian Mbappé leads France to convincing victoryJul 9

France secures a convincing 2-0 victory over Morocco, with Kylian Mbappé's decisive 60th-minute goal breaking the deadlock. Dominating the match's DNA, France's 8-1 shots on target advantage underscores their offensive control, culminating in a commanding performance that leaves Morocco unable to mount a significant challenge.

France 3-1 Senegal: Kylian Mbappé leads France to convincing victoryJun 19

France secures a convincing 3-1 victory over Senegal, with Kylian Mbappé's decisive goal in the 66th minute turning the tide. Dominating the match with an 8-2 advantage in shots on target, France's offensive prowess ensures a commanding win, underscoring their control and effectiveness throughout the encounter.

France vs Spain: What the Data Reveals About the World Cup's Most Balanced Semi-FinalJul 14

France are unbeaten with six wins. Spain are unbeaten with five wins and a draw. Identical shot volumes. Opposite scoring rhythms. France's shot production has increased through the knockout rounds while their finishing efficiency has declined. Spain, meanwhile, have directed a much larger share of their attempts on target. Sportami computes the patterns traditional previews rarely uncover.

France 3-0 Sweden: France impose total control in dominant victoryJun 30

France's 3-0 victory over Sweden is defined by their possession dominance, which allowed them to control the match and limit Sweden's opportunities. The turning point arrives at the 45th minute when Kylian Mbappé scores, setting the tone for the second half. France's 12-3 advantage in shots on target underscores their offensive control.

In spotlight but shunning limelight - Olise's unique rise to topJul 15