Michael Olise is widely regarded as one of the most exciting football players to watch today. Known for his creativity, flair, and technical brilliance, Olise has risen through the ranks to become an elite player in European football.
His brilliance on the pitch earned him a high profile comparison to former Manchester City star, Kevin De Bruyne. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany made the comparison because what he does, “the way he shoots, he dribbles, right and left foot, I feel like I’ve seen that in a player before.”
“I’m sure he’ll get even better and make Bayern even better in the future,” Kompany, who was De Bruyne’s teammate at City, added.
Therefore, this article explores Michael Olise biography, net worth, career journey, family, lifestyle, and playing style.
Michael Olise early life
Michael Apkovie Olise was born on December 12, 2001 in White City, Greater London, England. He was raised in Hayes, Greater London, to a British-Nigerian father and Franco-Algerian mother.
Michael Olise career
Club career
At the age of six, Olise joined Hayes and Yeading before he left for Chelsea Academy. He spent a total of 14 years at Chelsea and Arsenal Acedemies before joining Manchester City as a youth player. However, Olise began officially began a professional career at Reading where he made his debut in March 2019. He signed a three-year professional contract with the club, where he found his breakthrough. Olise finished the the 2020/21 season as the winner of the EFL Young Player of the Season award.
On July 8, 2021, Olise signed a five-year contract at Premier League side, Crystal Palace. He scored his first Premier League goal in the club’s 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur, and became Palace’s youngest Premier League scorer since Clinton Morrison in 1998. Olise also became the youngest player to assist three goals from open play in a single Premier League match in a 5–1 victory against Leeds United on April 9, 2023. However, he is best remembered for scoring a stunning freekick against Manchester United.
On July 7, 2024, Olise joined Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich on a five-year deal worth €60m including add-ons. This marked highest step in his career, allowing him to compete at Bundesliga and Champions League. He quickly rose to become an important attacking player for the club and netted 17 goals and laid on 21 assists in his debut campaign. He already has 38 goal contributions ( 15 goals and 23 assists) so far in the 2025-26 season.
International career
Being born in England to a Nigerian father and French-Algerian mother meant that Olise was eligible to represent England, Nigeria, France and Algeria. However, the left winger chose France from the beginning and represented the country at under-18 and under-21 levels. He was also part of the team that represented France at the 2024 Paris Olympics, despite interests from Nigeria.
Olise received his first senior call up on August 29, 2024 and has quickly established himself as an important player for the team.
Michael Olise family
Olise comes from a multi-cultural background. Aside his parents, he has a younger brother named Richard. Richard is also a footballer, playing at Chelsea as an Under-19 and also representing England at youth level.
Michael Olise lifestyle
Olise is known to be quiet and prefers to keep his personal life out of the public. He is simply dedicated to playing professional football.
Michael Olise net worth
Olise’s official net worth is unverified. However, has a market value of 140 million, according to Transfer Markt.
Michael Olise playing style
Olise plays as a right winger with a left foot. He is an agile and mobile player, cutting inside to create chances or score goals. Olise is a creative player, who likes to operate 50 to 30 yards out from goal from the right, allowing him options to either assist his teammates or score. This makes him a complete attacking player.
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