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Michael Olise

Michael Akpovie Olise is a professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for Bayern Munich and the France national team.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Michael Akpovie Olise is a professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for Bayern Munich and the France national team. He is known for his dribbling, left foot, and creative attacking play.

Early life and youth career

Olise was born in London on 12 December 2001. He grew up in England and spent time in the youth systems of Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City before joining Reading's academy.

Club career

He made his senior breakthrough at Reading, then became a Premier League player with Crystal Palace. In July 2024, he transferred to Bayern Munich, where he plays in the Bundesliga.

International career

Although eligible for multiple national teams, Olise chose France and has played for the senior France national team. He also represented France at the 2024 Olympic Games, winning a silver medal.

In short

  • Born in London on 12 December 2001.
  • Started senior career at Reading before moves to Crystal Palace and then Bayern Munich.
  • Represents France at international level.
  • Primarily plays as a right winger or attacking midfielder.
Canadian angle

No direct Canada connection is indicated in the available sources.

Quick questions

Who is Michael Olise?
Michael Olise is a French professional footballer who plays for Bayern Munich and the France national team.
What position does Michael Olise play?
He mainly plays as a right winger, but he can also operate as an attacking midfielder.
Which club does Michael Olise play for?
He plays for Bayern Munich in Germany's Bundesliga.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Olise
    Supports: Full name, birth date, birthplace, playing position, club, and France national team.
  2. Bundesliga — https://www.bundesliga.com/en/player/michael-olise
    Supports: Current club, nationality, date of birth, height, and position.
  3. FC Bayern Munich — https://fcbayern.com/en/teams/first-team/michael-olise
    Supports: Bayern Munich squad membership, date of birth, birthplace, nationality, and signing date.
  4. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/443661/michael-olise/overview
    Supports: Nationality, preferred foot, date of birth, and Premier League appearances/goals/assists.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/286831/michael-olise
    Supports: Club, position, birthdate, nationality, and player profile.