Michael Olise
FCB
Right Winger
Attacking Midfielder
One-v-One Creator
Dec 12, 2001 (24)
Left
5'11"
168 lb
UCL suspension served
Olise will be available for future Champions League matches after missing Wednesday's clash against Arsenal through suspension.
Analysis: Olise will be expected to start in most contests across all competitions as long as he remains eligible going forward. In that case, he'll offer a top offensive threat thanks to his attacking talent and share of set pieces, as well as his side's dominant form. Serge Gnabry and Lennart Karl saw playing time on the right wing in Olise's absence, but such involvement will be reduced with the Frenchman back in the lineup going forward. Olise has recorded seven goals and three assists over his last eight Bundesliga or UCL appearances, standing out in both shooting and crossing duties regardless of opposition.
Goal, assist in start
Olise (suspension) scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and five chances created in Saturday's 6-1 victory versus RB Leipzig.
Analysis: Olise came back from a suspension and potential injury to deliver a goal and an assist in Bayern Munich's win. He will be an instrumental player as the German side try to break down Arsenal in UCL play on Wednesday. Arsenal have not allowed a goal yet in UCL action.
Sent off Tuesday
Olise was shown two yellow cards and sent off during Tuesday's clash with Viking.
Analysis: Olise is now going to be suspended for one Champions League match due to the sending off. That means he will be out for a huge showdown against Arsenal next time out in the premier competition. Olise will remain available in the league, and will likely go a full 90 with no need to rest before the clash with Arsenal.
Scores brace for France
Olise scored two goals and added an assist in France's 4-1 UEFA Nations League win over Belgium on Monday.
Analysis: The Bayern Munich winger continues a productive run for club and country and remains an important attacking option for France. He needed a few minutes to make his presence felt in this match, entering the game in the 60th minute when France was down 1-0 and contributing to three of his country's four goals, including a brace in the 88th and 91st minutes. Olise has been shining at club level as well, as he's up to six goals and two assists in five outings between the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champions League.
Scores winner against Belgium
Olise came off the bench for 13 minutes and scored the winner in Monday's 1-0 win over Belgium, finishing a solo run with a strike to the bottom left corner.
Analysis: Olise remains in incredible form, having scored six goals and delivered three assists across his last five matches for club and country, including a hat trick with an assist in the recent 7-0 win over Union Berlin. His scoring touch continues to translate seamlessly onto the international stage as he keeps up one of the hottest stretches of his career.
Nets first career club hat trick
Olise scored three goals and assisted once from six shots and two chances created in Friday's 7-0 win against Union Berlin.
Analysis: Olise brought up the first club hat trick of his career in Bayern's demolition of Union Berlin and threw in an assist as well, which left him involved in four of the seven goals. He was a constant problem from wide with six shots, two chances created and five successful dribbles, and the visitors found no way of slowing him down. That leaves him with six goals and two assists from five games across the Bundesliga and Champions League to start the campaign, along with 17 chances created and 24 shots in that time.
Main creator for Bayern
Olise took four shots (one on goal), crossing eight times (three accurate) and creating five chances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Elversberg.
Analysis: Olise was held off the scoresheet despite leading Bayern in both crosses and chances created during the win. The attacker has a goal to go along with 11 shots, eight chances created and 14 crosses through the opening three matches of the year.
Involved in three goals Thursday
Olise scored two goals and one assist from seven shots (four on goal), seven chances created and six crosses (one accurate) in Thursday's 5-0 Champions League win over Glimt.
Analysis: Olise emerged with a superb second half after going scoreless in the initial 45 minutes, as he found the net twice from mid and long range while setting up Harry Kane through his lone accurate cross during the victory. After being used as a substitute in the previous league game, the midfielder returned to his regular spot, and he delivered a few corner kicks during a 90-minute performance. He has tallied five goals and two assists over the first five official matches of the season including all competitions.
Nets in win
Olise scored one goal to go with six shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Friday's 5-1 win over VfB Stuttgart.
Analysis: Olise got in on the goal-scoring fun during Friday's rout, adding a goal during the lopsided win. The winger was excellent throughout the match and could have scored even more with some better finishing. In the end he finished with the single goal on six shots as he continues to be one of the best in Germany.
Reports back for new campaign
Olise has rejoined Bayern Munich and is set for the 2026-27 season following his participation with France at the World Cup, the club announced.
Analysis: Olise's return follows a productive World Cup in which he contributed 7 assists across 8 appearances, adding to a standout club season that saw him produce 15 goals and 19 assists across 32 Bundesliga matches. Olise is expected to continue his role as one of Bayern's most creative attacking outlets as the new season approaches.
Breaks World Cup assisting record
Olise assisted twice to go with three shots (zero on goal) and one corner in Saturday's 6-4 loss against England.
Analysis: Olise took part in his side's intense comeback attempt by creating the chances for both of Kylian Mbappe's goals in the 48th and 66th minutes, respectively, of Saturday's clash. It was the end of a solid World Cup for the winger, who stood out as a playmaker and set-piece taker. Most notably, his tally of seven assists set a new single-tournament record that still belonged to Pele before this edition. Olise will hope to remain an elite attacker next season whether he stays with Bayern Munich or moves to another of the top European teams.
Insufficient effort Tuesday
Olise recorded four crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat versus Spain.
Analysis: Olise had plenty of work in an attacking midfield role, creating two chances and drawing three fouls while retaining set-piece deliveries, but none of that was enough to open his team's scoring count during the loss. The winger lost assisting momentum toward the final rounds of the World Cup, although even after three straight games without a direct contribution, he remains the tournament leader with five assists.
Three shots, no goal
Olise registered three shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two corners in Thursday's 2-0 win against Morocco.
Analysis: Olise was unable to bag a goal contribution for a second match in a row Thursday, as he recorded a solid three shots and one chance created but was unable to earn a goal or an assist. This is despite an amazing World Cup thus far, as he leads the tournament in assists with his five. He is a set starter for the team as they advance in the tournament, especially after avoiding another yellow card following one in the round of 16.
Lacks crossing accuracy in win
Olise recorded five crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-0 win over Paraguay. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 97th minute.
Analysis: Olise didn't quite meet expectations against a highly defensive opposition, with none of his set-piece deliveries creating danger in the box. The winger was a bit more successful in terms of dribbling play, but it was not enough to make an impact in the scoring. Despite the performance setback, he's still at the top of the tournament's assists chart after setting up five goals during his previous four matches played. He'll try to make a bigger impact in a tough quarter-finals test against Morocco.
Provides two assists versus Sweden
Olise assisted twice to go with six shots (three on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Tuesday's 3-0 victory over Sweden.
Analysis: Olise got back on track after ending the final group game without a goal or assist, as he set up Bradley Barcola and Kylian Mbappe in the 53rd and 74th minutes, respectively, in the round of 32 clash. The playmaker is in superb form, leading all World Cup players with five assists over four starts. Additionally, his averages of 3.2 shots and 2.2 chances created per game rank second on the French squad. He's likely to remain an elite threat in terms of dribbling, shooting and ball distribution, with set-piece tasks boosting his potential ahead of a convenient round of 16 matchup versus Paraguay.
Remains active in attack
Olise generated three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two corners in Friday's 4-1 victory over Norway.
Analysis: Olise registered three shots, one cross, two corners and one chance created across his 65 minutes in Friday's 4-1 win over Norway before being replaced at the same time as Ousmane Dembele as France managed the result from a comfortable position, combining with Kylian Mbappe and Dembele in the attacking interchanges that repeatedly opened up Norway's reorganized second string. The Bayern Munich forward was lively and direct throughout his time on the pitch and created the spaces that allowed France's front line to dominate, and his ability to cut inside from the right and arrive late into dangerous areas will be an important weapon heading into the knockout rounds against stronger opposition.
Provides two assists in win
Olise assisted twice to go with three shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Monday's 3-0 win versus Iraq.
Analysis: Olise delivered a one-touch pass to Kylian Mbappe before threading a nice ball towards Ousmane Dembele, creating the chances for two out of three French goals in the 14th and 66th minutes, respectively, of Monday's clash. The assists boosted Olise's total to three in two appearances, placing him among the tournament leaders in that category. Unless he's rested in the third match of the group stage, he'll remain a quality attacking asset throughout the World Cup.
Provides assist in victory
Olise assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Tuesday's 3-1 victory against Senegal.
Analysis: Olise set up Kylian Mbappe's 66th minute opener with a defense-splitting pass after a difficult first half that mirrored the struggles of most of his teammates, though he nearly broke through himself before the hour mark only to be denied by Edouard Mendy in the 53rd minute. Shifted into the No. 10 role, Olise grabbed the keys to France's attack and emerged as the squad's primary creative force, racking up four chances created against the Lions de la Teranga. He was the driving force behind France's second-half resurgence, consistently finding space between the lines and picking out Mbappe with dangerous service as Les Bleus took control, and his turnaround after the break proved decisive in the win while setting the standard for the rest of the tournament.
Scores first hat-trick
Olise scored a hat-trick in Monday's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland, arriving at the World Cup as the undisputed standout player in the French squad and one of the most feared attackers in the entire tournament.
Analysis: Olise ended a historic Bundesliga season with Bayern Munich having recorded 34 goal contributions including 19 assists, the second-highest assist tally in Bundesliga history and second across Europe's top five leagues, cementing his status as one of the most complete and dangerous wide players on the planet. The dribbler will be an undisputed starter for France on the right wing alongside Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele in what promises to be one of the most devastating attacking lineups in the competition, and his hat trick against Northern Ireland is the perfect statement of intent heading into France's World Cup opener against Senegal on June 16.
Key role with France
Olise has been named in France's World Cup squad and is expected to be one of the most exciting and unpredictable attacking weapons at coach Didier Deschamps' disposal throughout the competition.
Analysis: Olise wrapped up a standout second season in the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich, firmly cementing himself as one of the most electrifying wide players in European football thanks to his blend of elite dribbling, creativity, and a ruthless edge in front of goal that makes him a complete attacking threat. The forward is expected to take on a major role in France's attacking setup, giving coach Didier Deschamps a direct and unpredictable weapon on the right side alongside Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele in what could be one of the most dangerous front lines in the entire tournament. Olise arrives at the World Cup riding a wave of confidence after a breakout campaign that has turned him into one of the most talked-about players of the summer, producing 34 goal contributions, the 12th most in Bundesliga history. That output included 19 assists, just two shy of the all-time league record while still finishing second all-time, and he also ended the season with the second-most assists across Europe's top five leagues.
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