Michael Olise has transformed from Crystal Palace talent to Bayern Munich sensation, and now he’s being tipped for the Ballon d’Or.
The 24‑year‑old French winger has 15 goals and 23 assists this season, including a dazzling two‑goal, one‑assist display in Bayern’s 6‑1 Champions League win over Atalanta.
His trademark left‑footed cut‑ins from the right flank have drawn comparisons to Arjen Robben, while coach Vincent Kompany praises his “obsession with detail” reminiscent of Kevin De Bruyne.
Since joining Bayern in 2024, Olise has delivered 44 assists—more than any player in Europe’s top five leagues.
France manager Didier Deschamps plans to use him as a number 10 at the World Cup, filling Antoine Griezmann’s void.
With Bayern chasing a treble and Olise set for the global stage, silverware could be the final step toward football’s biggest individual prize.
