Born on 12 December 2001 in White City, Greater London, Michael Olise is a left footed winger and attacking midfielder whose technical elegance and vision have made him one of European football's most watched young playmakers. Presented here for collectors and fans, and referenced for provenance by Walkouts, this profile traces Olise's rise from English academies to the world stage, highlighting the performances and honours that make signed shirts and authenticated autographs especially desirable.
Olise's early years were spent in English youth systems, joining Hayes and Yeading at a young age before spells with Arsenal, seven years at Chelsea's academy and time with Manchester City. He entered senior football with Reading, making his professional debut on 12 March 2019 and signing a professional contract shortly afterwards. At Reading he established himself as a creative spark in midfield, developing the passing range and half space instincts that would define his senior career.
During his time at Reading Olise scored his first league goal on 19 September 2020 and was recognised for his development by winning the EFL Young Player of the Season award, announced on 29 April 2021. Those seasons provided the foundation for a high profile move to the Premier League, where his ability to create chances and unlock defences became more pronounced.
On 8 July 2021 Olise signed for Crystal Palace, where he grew into a Premier League playmaker. He produced landmark performances including becoming the youngest player to assist three goals from open play in a single Premier League match on 9 April 2023, and the first Palace player to record ten Premier League assists in a season on 13 May 2023. A serious hamstring injury on 3 February 2024 interrupted his progress, yet he returned to score a brace in a 4-0 win over Manchester United on 6 May 2024, finishing that campaign with a remarkable goals and assists return in limited appearances and earning a PFA Young Player of the Year nomination.
Olise completed a transfer to Bayern Munich on 7 July 2024. He made an immediate impression, assisting within minutes on his debut in the DFB Pokal on 16 August 2024, scoring his first Bundesliga goal on 14 September 2024, and following with goals on his UEFA Champions League debut. He concluded his first season at Bayern with 12 goals and 15 assists, finishing as the league's top assist provider and contributing to Bayern's Bundesliga 2024-25 title.
Internationally Olise represented France at youth level and featured at the 2024 Summer Olympics, helping France to a silver medal with two goals and five assists. He made his senior debut for France on 6 September 2024 and scored his first senior international goal on 23 March 2025, playing a pivotal role in France's progress through the Nations League, and contributing as France finished third on 8 June 2025.
For collectors, Olise's combination of technical skill, high assist numbers and continental honours enhances the appeal of authenticated memorabilia. Signed shirts and authenticated autographs connected to milestone performances, debut matches and trophy seasons carry clear provenance value, and are best accompanied by documentation that traces those moments. Such provenance supports display, curation and long term enjoyment of memorabilia.
As Olise's career continues to develop, his early achievements at club and international level already make signed merchandise noteworthy among contemporary collectibles. Available through Walkouts, authenticated shirts and limited edition items that reference his major performances and honours provide collectors with verified pieces that reflect both on-field creativity and documented provenance, ensuring appeal for fans and memorabilia specialists alike.
