Michael Olise
Background
AI-generatedMichael Olise is a French professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for Bayern Munich and the France national team.
Role
Olise is an attacking wide player known for his dribbling, set-piece delivery, and creative passing. He plays club football for Bayern Munich and has established himself as a regular contributor to the France national team.
Background
Born in France, Olise came through the youth academies of Chelsea and Reading before making his professional breakthrough at Crystal Palace in the English Premier League. He moved to Bayern Munich in 2024, where he continued to develop into one of Europe's more highly rated attacking wide players. Eligible for both England and France at international level, he opted to represent France, becoming a full international in the following years.
Why they are in the news
Olise's name has recurred in mid-2026 coverage of the FIFA World Cup, where France reached the semifinal stage before being eliminated by Spain. His performances for France during the tournament run have kept him in football news coverage alongside broader World Cup storylines, including unrelated controversies such as the Balogun suspension dispute.
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In the news
▶ 44sSpain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France
▶ 52sIntegrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension
With the integrity of FIFA and the World Cup under attack from European soccer leaders, FIFA President Gianni Infantino acknowledged taking a call from President Donald Trump before U.S. forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium later Monday