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Michael Olise
Michael Olise is a London-born winger who plays for Bayern Munich and France, admired for his creativity, game intelligence and flair.
- Born12 December 2001 (age 24)
- NationalityFrance
- ClubBayern Munich
- RoleWinger
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Who is Michael Olise?
Michael Olise is a London-born winger who plays for Bayern Munich and France, admired for his creativity, game intelligence and flair.
He made his debut for Reading at 17 and was the EFL Young Player of the Season in 2021, then spent three record-breaking seasons at Crystal Palace. At Bayern he was named the Bundesliga’s Rookie of the Season, was nominated for the Ballon d’Or, led the league in assists two years running and won the Bundesliga Player of the Season award. He has two league titles and a DFB-Pokal with the club.
For France he won Olympic silver in 2024 as the tournament’s top assister, and at the 2026 World Cup he set a record with seven assists in a single tournament.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Olise |
| Date of birth | 12 December 2001 |
| Age | 24 |
| Nationality | France |
| Current role | Winger |
| Club | Bayern Munich |
| League | Bundesliga |
Updated weekly · checked 15 October 2026
2026-27 season so far
- 4 Bundesliga goals (as of 12 October 2026).
- Hat-trick against Union Berlin, 7-0 (home), on 18 September 2026.
- Bayern Munich are 3rd in the Bundesliga with 11 points (won 3, drawn 2, lost 0), checked 15 October 2026.
Full table, scores and fixtures: Bundesliga page.
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Who is Michael Olise?
Michael Olise is a London-born winger who plays for Bayern Munich and France, admired for his creativity, game intelligence and flair.
How old is Michael Olise?
Michael Olise was born on 12 December 2001 and is 24 years old (as of 15 October 2026).
Which club does Michael Olise play for?
Bayern Munich, in the Bundesliga.
How has Michael Olise done in 2026-27?
4 Bundesliga goals (as of 12 October 2026). Hat-trick against Union Berlin, 7-0 (home), on 18 September 2026. Bayern Munich are 3rd in the Bundesliga with 11 points (won 3, drawn 2, lost 0), checked 15 October 2026.