Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Michael Olise

How Michael Olise built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Michael Olise is a professional footballer, currently playing as a winger and attacking midfielder for Bayern Munich. Representing France internationally, he was born in England. Olise is widely recognized as a top winger, admired for his creative playmaking, skillful dribbling, and overall flair on the field.

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March 2019: Olise Debuts for Reading

On 12 March 2019, Michael Olise made his debut for Reading in a 3–0 home defeat to Leeds United.

May 2019: Olise Called Up to France U18 Team

In May 2019, Michael Olise was called up to the France national under-18 team for the 2019 Toulon Tournament.

June 2019: Olise Debuts for France U18

On 2 June 2019, Michael Olise made his debut for the France U18 team against Qatar U23.

2019: Olise Makes Professional Debut for Reading

In 2019, Michael Olise, after developing through various English academies, made his professional debut playing for Reading.

September 2020: Olise Scores First League Goal for Reading

On 19 September 2020, Michael Olise scored his first league goal for Reading in the 76th minute, contributing to a 2–0 win over Barnsley at the Madejski Stadium.

July 2021: Olise Signs with Crystal Palace

On 8 July 2021, Michael Olise officially signed a five-year deal with Premier League side Crystal Palace after they activated his £8.37 million release clause.

September 2021: Olise Debuts in the Premier League for Crystal Palace

On 11 September 2021, Michael Olise made his Premier League debut for Crystal Palace in a 3–0 win against Tottenham. Later that month, on 23 September, Olise made his full debut for Crystal Palace in a 1–1 home draw against Newcastle United.

October 2021: Olise Scores First Premier League Goal for Crystal Palace

On 3 October 2021, Michael Olise scored his first Premier League goal for Crystal Palace in a 2–2 home draw against Leicester City, becoming Palace's youngest Premier League scorer since Clinton Morrison in 1998.

2021: Olise Signs with Crystal Palace

In 2021, Michael Olise signed with Premier League club Crystal Palace, marking a significant step in his career.

March 2022: Olise Called Up to France U21 Team

In March 2022, Michael Olise was called up to the France under-21 team for the first time and debuted in a 2–0 win over the Faroe Islands on 24 March.

August 2023: Olise Signs New Deal with Crystal Palace

On 17 August 2023, amidst transfer rumors, Michael Olise signed a new four-year deal with Crystal Palace.

July 2024: Olise Transfers to Bayern Munich

In July 2024, Michael Olise completed a permanent transfer from Crystal Palace to Bundesliga club Bayern Munich on a five-year contract for a reported transfer fee of €60m including add-ons.

July 2024: Olise participates in the 2024 Paris Olympics

In July 2024, Michael Olise played for France in the 2024 Paris Olympics, receiving his first cap with the French Olympic team on July 4 during a friendly game against Paraguay. One week later, on 11 July, he scored his first two goals during another friendly match, a 7–0 win against the Dominican Republic. On 24 July, during France's Olympic opener against the United States, he scored a goal, contributing to the team's 3–0 victory. He ended the tournament with two goals and five assists as France finished runners-up, winning the silver medal.

August 2024: Olise Called Up to France Senior National Team

In August 2024, Michael Olise received his first call-up to the senior France national team by manager Didier Deschamps for matches against Italy and Belgium in the UEFA Nations League.

September 2024: Olise Debuts for the French National Team

In September 2024, Michael Olise made his debut for the senior French national team.

March 2025: Olise Scores First Senior Goal for France

On 23 March 2025, Michael Olise scored his first senior goal for France in a 2–0 win over Croatia in the second leg of the Nations League quarter-finals. During the Nations League Finals on 8 June, he netted in a 2–0 victory against Germany in the third place play-off.