| Age | 24 years |
| Date of birth | December 12, 2001 |
| Height, weight | 180 cm, 72 kg |
| Place of birth | White City, London, England |
| Citizenship | France |
| Position | Winger - attacking midfielder |
| Club | Bayern |
| Number | 17 |
| With the team since | 2024 |
| Contract until | 2029 |
| Contract extensions | none |
| Market value | ~70–90 million euros |
| Eye color | dark |
| Preferred foot | left |
Biography of Michael Olise
Michael Akpovie Olise was born on December 12, 2001, in London and has a multicultural background — English, Nigerian, French, and Algerian.
He received his football education in several academies:
- Arsenal
- Chelsea
- Manchester City
Before settling in the Reading system. In 2019, he made his debut for Reading, and in the 2020–21 season became one of the best players in the Championship, winning the league’s Young Player of the Season award.
In 2021, he moved to Crystal Palace, where he quickly became one of the team’s brightest players:
- scored goals and provided assists
- set a club record for assists in a season
- became the youngest player to make 3 assists in a single Premier League match
Despite injuries, he maintained a high level and in the 2023–24 season recorded 10 goals and 6 assists in just 19 matches.
In 2024, he transferred to Bayern for around 60 million euros and immediately became a key player. In his debut season:
- 12 goals and 15 assists
- top assist provider in the Bundesliga
- included in the Team of the Season
- named Best Newcomer of the league
Personal life of Michael Olise
Michael Olise grew up in a family with a rich cultural heritage. He was eligible to represent several national teams — England, France, Nigeria, and Algeria — but chose France.
His younger brother Richard is also a footballer.
Olise is known for his calm personality and private lifestyle.
Interesting facts about Michael Olise
- Has ties to four different countries
- Product of three top English academies
- Bundesliga top assist provider in his debut season
- One of the most creative players in Europe
- Can play both in half-spaces and centrally
- Known for his dribbling and unconventional decisions
- His childhood idol was Neymar
- One of the best young playmakers in the world
Michael Olise statistics
Overall club statistics
| Club | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 67 | 7 |
| Crystal Palace | 82 | 14 |
| Bayern | 60 | 23 |
| Total | 209 | 44 |
Detailed club statistics
| Club | All competitions | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 73 | 7 | |
| Crystal Palace | 90 | 16 | |
| Bayern | 95 | 36 |
Season-by-season statistics
| Season | Club | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Reading | 23 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | Reading | 46 | 7 |
| 2021–22 | Crystal Palace | 31 | 4 |
| 2022–23 | Crystal Palace | 40 | 2 |
| 2023–24 | Crystal Palace | 19 | 10 |
| 2024–25 | Bayern | 55 | 20 |
| 2025–26 | Bayern | 40 | 16 |
France national team statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 15 |
| Goals | 4 |
Goals for the national team
| # | Opponent | Tournament |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Croatia | Nations League |
| 2 | Germany | Nations League |
| 3 | Ukraine | World Cup qualifiers |
| 4 | Ukraine | World Cup qualifiers |
Controversies involving Michael Olise
Michael Olise has not been involved in any serious controversies.
Most media discussions have focused on his injuries and interest from top clubs, while his behavior remains professional and consistent.
