
Michael Olise
Michael Akpovie Olise
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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.
Career
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What happened recently
Best right winger in the world? Why Michael Olise is a ‘step below’ Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal despite posting crazy goal contribution numbers at Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich legend Thomas Müller says Michael Olise is ahead of Harry Kane in the Ballon d’Or race
Bundesliga market values: Michael Olise reaches elite status - Yan Diomande up by €15m
Cristiano Ronaldo overlooked by France star Michael Olise while naming Portugal’s best player
Harry Kane & Michael Olise snubbed PSG transfers as Ligue 1 giants feared becoming a ‘small club’ without Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe & Neymar
Michael Olise Shocks Fans by Picking Bruno Fernandes Over Cristiano Ronaldo—Let the World Cup 2026 Debate Begin!

How PSG became attractive again after being snubbed by Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Rayan Cherki
Michael Olise's controversial pick for the World Cup: Cristiano isn't Portugal's best, and Messi will lead Argentina
Michael Olise brews fresh controversy, snubs Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal’s best player while backing Li
Michael Olise & Khvicha Kvaratskhelia would be ‘unbelievable’ for Liverpool but Champions League-winning former Reds star doubts ‘big’ transfer funds are available
Michael Olise thinks Man Utd have a player in their ranks who’s the best in his country, fans will agree
Jamal Musiala left awestruck by Harry Kane, Luis Díaz, and Michael Olise at Bayern Munich
Michael Olise names Lionel Messi as best Argentina player but snubs Cristiano Ronaldo while picking the same at Portugal
Bayern Munich hit back at Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho amid Michael Olise speculation
Bayern Munich respond after Jose Mourinho takes in performance of Real Madrid target
Bayern Munich’s Uli Hoeness sends blunt message to Barcelona on Harry Kane links – “They have no money”
FC Bayern Munich News and Rumours – "He's not interested in that at all": Michael Olise misses out on millions
“An opportunity to observe the target of dreams” Has coach Mourinho predicted the first signing of Real Madrid? Spotted watching Olise in Germany
Jose Mourinho issued with firm hands-off warning by Bayern Munich president over potential summer signing
Bayern win their 21st DFB Pokal with a 3-shot victory over Stuttgart! Kane scores 61 goals in all competitions this season with spectacular hat-trick (Football Channel) - Yahoo! News