Michael Olise is a rising French professional football player. He is currently playing in the English Premier League for Crystal Palace. Olise spent his first two professional seasons in the first division league in England for Reading. Michael appeared in sixty-seven games and scored seven goals for the team.
Michael Olise was born Michael Akpovie Olise on December 12, 2001, in Hammersmith, England. He has a Nigerian father and French-Algerian mother and can internationally represent France, Algeria, England, and Nigeria. Olise has a brother Richard, a footballer, representing England at the youth level. Michael stands six feet and one inch tall and weighs 68 kg.
Michael started playing football along with his brother from a very early age. He played for the Chelsea Youth team and the Manchester City youth career. Much about his early days is still under the radar. Olise joined the Reading Academy Scholarship program. The player spent two seasons with the club before making his professional debut in March 2019.
In July 2019, Michael signed a three-year professional contract with the club. In the next two seasons, He had an excellent season ahead. Olise was nominated for the EFL Young Player of the Season in April 2021. Many big clubs globally had a close eye on him, especially Bayern Munich from Bundesliga, who had a keen interest in signing the youth. Still, Shortly after the season, Michael signed a five-year deal with Premier League side Crystal Palace after they had activated his £8.37m release clause. The French international is yet to make his premier league debut with the palace.
Olise had numerous options to represent at the international level and has appeared for the French divisions. Michael was called up to the France U18 for the 2019 Toulon Tournament. The following season, He played for the U23 team. Michael plays as a center midfielder, attacking midfielder, and winger.
Unlike other rising young players, Michael is very much private about his personal life. He has become successful in keeping them away from the reach of the media. Olise's Instagram timeline is filled with photos of his games and training. Some sources claim him to be dating an Algerian girlfriend but have not shared a word about his love.
Michael is believed to be single. He is very early and must focus on his career rather than spending time with people. Olise is very close to his family and spends his free time with his friends and parents.
Michael Olise has an estimated net worth of more than $5 Million. Olise just started his professional career and shall be adding much more in the future. While playing for the Readings, Michael took home £5,200 in his first seasons and earned £150,800 in the 2020 season.
In July 2021, Michael signed a five-year contract with Crystal Palace. His market value is at £15 million. None of them have shared about the salary and the wage.
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