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Michael Olise

The French Flair from London

Right Winger

Position

Bayern Munich

Club

France

Nation

Age

Biography

Born in London to French-Nigerian parents, Michael Olise grew up in England and played for Chelsea and Manchester City academies before Crystal Palace. His performances at Palace earned him a move to Bayern Munich in 2024. In his debut Champions League campaign with Bayern he has been one of the competitions best players, combining with Harry Kane to devastating effect.

Michael Olise

The French Flair from London

Right Winger · France

Trophies & Honours

🏆

Bundesliga

2025 · Bayern Munich

The Venue

Bayern Munich

Bundesliga · Germany

Olise joined Bayern Munich in 2024 for 60M EUR and has been one of their best signings in years. His pace, creativity and directness make him one of the most exciting wide players in Europe.

Career Stats

145

Club Matches

Club Goals

0.29

Goals per Game

Club Assists

National Team Matches

National Team Goals

0.25

Goals per Game (NT)

80M EUR

Market Value

Career Timeline

2020

Reading

Professional debut - Championship Player of the Season

2021

Crystal Palace

Joined Crystal Palace - immediate impact in the Premier League

2024

Bayern Munich

Joined Bayern for 60M EUR - transformed their attack

2024

France NT

International debut for France after choosing over England

2025

Bayern Munich

Bundesliga champion and Champions League quarter-finalist

Best Matches

Champions League R16vs Atalanta5-02025-03-18

Two goals and two assists in an extraordinary display. Bayern at their most devastating.

Bundesligavs Borussia Dortmund4-02024-11-23

Goal and two assists in the Der Klassiker. Statement performance.

Champions Leaguevs PSG2-12024-09-14

Scored the winner against the European champions. Announced himself to Europe.

Records & Milestones

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Most goal contributions by a winger in Bundesliga debut season

★

Fastest Bayern Munich player to 10 Bundesliga goals

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First French player to score in first Champions League appearance for Bayern

Characteristics

Direct right winger who plays on the right and cuts inside. Olise combines pace with technical quality and an excellent left foot. His ability to beat defenders one-on-one makes him one of the most dangerous wide players in Europe.

Strengths

✓Pace

✓Dribbling

✓Direct play

✓Creativity

✓Shot quality

Weaknesses

✕Defensive work rate

✕Consistency

✕Still developing at highest level

Did You Know?

Olise was born in London to French-Nigerian parents. He played for Chelsea and Manchester City academies before choosing Crystal Palace as his route to professional football.

Both England and France wanted him. He chose France despite growing up in London, following in the footsteps of other London-born French internationals.

Bayern Munich beat Chelsea and Arsenal to sign him in 2024. He was one of the most sought-after young wingers in Europe after his Crystal Palace performances.

In the 2025-26 Champions League his combination with Harry Kane has produced more goal contributions than any other partnership in the competition.

He is described by teammates as the quietest person in the dressing room off the pitch - a complete contrast to his explosive style on it.

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