BIO

Michael Olise was born on December 12, 2001, in Hammersmith, London. Representing France internationally, he currently plays as a winger and attacking midfielder for Bayern Munich. At the club level, he has won two Bundesliga titles (2024/25, 2025/26), the DFB-Pokal (2025/26), and the DFL-Supercup (2025/26). Olise has earned 23 international caps and scored 7 goals, making 8 appearances during the 2026 World Cup with the French national team.

His 2025-2026 season:

Achievements

69 matches, 27 goals, 35 assists, 13 yellow cards, 0 red card, 1 Bundesliga, 1 German Cup, 1 German Super Cup

Performance and Ballon d'Or Criteria

  • Tactical Intelligence: Olise operates as a creative 'point guard' for the attack, utilizing high-level spatial awareness to find passing lanes and dictate tempo before defensive structures can settle.

  • Analytical Playing Style: His approach is defined by a calculated reading of the game, often anticipating several moves ahead of opponents, a trait supported by his documented passion for chess and high cognitive IQ.

Efficiency Statistics

  • World Cup Record: Olise set a new all-time FIFA World Cup record by recording 7 assists during the 2026 tournament, surpassing the previous record of six held by Pelé since 1970.

  • League Playmaking Leader: In the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, he registered 21 assists to tie the all-time single-season league record, contributing to a total of 31 assists across all club competitions for Bayern Munich.