Michael Olise
Michael Olise
Michael Olise
Michael Olise
The GREATEST Debut Season in Bundesliga HISTORY? | Michael Olise

DOB

12 Dec 2001

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FC Bayern Munich

Achievements

EFL Young Player of the Season 2021

About

Michael Akpovie Olise 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. Regarded as one of the best wingers in the world, he is known for his creativity, dribbling, and flair.

Nationality: British, English, French, Nigerian

Teams: FC Bayern Munich

Achievements: EFL Young Player of the Season 2021

Type: Midfielder

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Michael Olise · Bundesliga · 2025-26

22 Matches 10 Goals 13 Assists 5 Yellow Cards

Achievements

  • Bundesliga Rookie of the Season (2024/25): Won the award in his debut season after outstanding performances.
  • Bundesliga Team of the Season (2024/25): Named in the league’s best XI in his first season.
  • Bundesliga Top Assistant (2024/25): Finished the season as the league’s leading assist provider.
  • Performance Metrics: Registered 17 goals and 21 assists in 50 appearances across all competitions during the 2024/25 season, also winning the Bundesliga title and DFL-Supercup.
  • Individual Honors: Bundesliga Rookie of the Month (October 2024); Bundesliga Player of the Month (April 2025, November 2025, January 2026).

Careers

Early Career (2009–2021)

  • 2009–2016: Developed through the youth systems of Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City, gaining elite technical foundations.
  • 2016: Joined Reading FC’s academy, where his creativity and left-footed quality quickly stood out.
  • 2018: Became a key player for Reading U18s, impressing with vision, dribbling, and set-piece ability.
  • 2019: Promoted to Reading’s U23 side, consistently influencing matches against senior opposition.
  • 2020–2021: Signed his first professional contract and transitioned fully into the Reading first team setup.

Professional Career (2021–Present)

  • 2021: Broke through at Reading FC, becoming one of the EFL Championship’s standout young playmakers.
  • 2021–2023: Transferred to Crystal Palace, where he established himself in the Premier League with goals, assists, and match-winning performances.
  • 2023–2024: Continued development at Crystal Palace, earning recognition as one of the league’s most creative wide attackers.
  • 2024: Secured a high-profile move to Bayern Munich following elite performances at club and Olympic level.
  • 2024–Present: Competing at the highest level in domestic and European competitions, establishing himself as a dynamic winger and attacking midfielder.