Real Name/Full Name | Michael Akpovie Olise |
Nick Name/Celebrated Name: | Michael Olise |
Birth Place: | Hammersmith, England. |
Date Of Birth/Birthday: | December 12, 2001. |
Age/How Old: | 22 years old |
Height/How Tall: | In Centimetres – 185 cm In Feet and Inches – 6′ 1″ |
Weight: | In Kilograms – 91 Kg In Pounds – 200 lbs |
Eye Color: | Brown |
Hair Color: | Black |
Parents Name: | Father – Unknown Mother – Unknown |
Siblings: | Richard Olise |
School: | Unknown |
College: | N/A |
Religion: | Christian |
Nationality: | french |
Zodiac Sign: | Sagottarius |
Gender: | Male |
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Marital Status: | Single |
Girlfriend: | N/A |
Wife/Spouse Name: | N/A |
Kids/Children Name: | N/A |
Profession: | Footballer |
Net Worth: | $500,000 |
Last Updated: | September 2024 |
Michael Olise is a renowned French attacking midfielder and winger who plays for the premier league club Crystal Palace. He was born in England but has French nationality and therefore plays for the French National Team. Before choosing to play for France, he was eligible to play for different countries including; Algeria, Nigeria, France, and England’s national teams. Find out more about Olise’s capability of playing for all these Countries in the below-detailed information.
Biography and Early Life
Michael Olise was born on 12 December 2001 in Hammersmith, England. His full birth name is Michael Akpovie Olise. He was born to a Nigerian father and a French-Algerian Mother. This, as a result, made him eligible to play for France, Algeria, and Nigeria. In addition to this, he was also eligible to play for England as he was born in England. His brother is known as Richard Olise, who is also a footballer and represents England at the youth level
Michael Olise started embracing football from the tender age of 6 when he was playing for Hayes Youth. Olise had a burning passion for football that it did not take him long to keep transitioning and mastering new skills in the art of football. Olise became part of We Make Footballers at the age of 7. The young talent was relentless and played for club Old Isleworthians for 2 seasons in a row.
Education
The England-based Frenchman had his childhood full of football and footballing events, and there is no history concerning his academic life or progress though he might be having basics of the same. Michael has been consistently related and involved in football.
He rose into fame through football, and hence much about academics and schooling is not much captured in the media platforms. He, however, attended Chelsea football academy, and this is probably the only information about his education available to the media.
Personal Life: Wife, Girlfriend, Kids, etc.
Michael is a youngster who is barely in his early 20s and therefore has no child or kid under his name. He has no past affairs and relationships, and if there is, the information is not public yet. Much information about his relationships, girlfriends, or wife is still under review as the French professional is still building his career and is focused on higher ranks in the football field.
Is Michael Olise Gay?
The international professional footballer is not gay, nor is he bisexual, as he has not reported any news of being gay or bisexual. Just like many other professional footballers, Michael is taken to be straight as nothing links him with being transgender or gay whatsoever.
Professional Career
Michael Olise started embracing football from the tender age of 6 when he was playing for Hayes Youth. Olise had a burning passion for football that it did not take him long to keep transitioning and mastering new skills in the art of football. Olise became part of We Make Footballers at the age of 7. The young talent was relentless and played for club Old Isleworthians for 2 seasons in a row.
Olise later signed for Chelsea academy at the age of 9, where he played for U-9 and U-14.
The young talent had his career grow from his tender age. He is still making tremendous progress in the same field. He is privileged to have the capability of playing for both England and France national teams in Europe as well as Algeria and Nigeria in Africa.
Michael has played for the English Championship side, Reading. He made progress recently as he was spotted by the famous Patrick Vieira, Crystal Palace manager, facilitating his move to the EPL club. He is eyed and expected to perform tremendously good amidst all the pressure and competition in the world’s top soccer league.
Michael’s career kickstarted in style when he was part of the Reading Academy scholarship program and won himself a slot in the team in July 2018. Unfortunately for him, Reading lost the match (3-0) in the hands of Leeds United on his debut on 12 March 2019.
Michael made his first professional contract with Reading on 15 July 2019 when he signed a 3-year contract with the club. His first goal for the club came in style on 19 September 2020, when he scored a volley in the 76th minute as they thrashed Barnsley 2-0 at Madejski Stadium. This was his first goal of the league as a professional footballer on a contract.
Michael’s prowess in the game led to him being nominated for the EFL Young Player of the Season in April 2021. His tremendous progress and growth in the game opened his career pathway as he was spotted by Crystal Palace incoming manager, a legend in his days, the legendary Patrick Vieira.
Michael Olise signed a five-year-long deal with the EPL consistent club, Crystal Palace, who have had a tough and poor season escaping relegation narrowly. Fans are optimistic that he will bring a wonderful and positive impact on the club. The transfer cost the club 8.37million pounds.
Olise has also represented France U18 during the 2019 Toulon Tournament. He, however, made his debut for the team on 2 June 2019 when he played against Qatar U23.
Olise was mentioned/ shortlisted in the Nigerian team in March 2021; the team was to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and played against Benin and Lesotho.
Awards and Achievements
Michael is still a young player that is raising and realizing his potential. He was, however, nominated for the EFL Young Player of the Season in April 2021.
Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Michael Olise in 2024
The young talent is still building his career, football which is his main source of income. He is estimated to have a net worth of $500,000. This comes from the fortunes he has made in his football career. His earning and salary from Crystal Palace are yet to be revealed.
Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know
- Michael Olise can represent France, England, Algeria, and Nigeria internationally.
- Michael Olise has Nigerian descent.
- He was the first signing for Patrick Vieira as a manager for Crystal Palace.
Michael Olise is a reliable, professional footballer as he can play as a center midfielder, attacking midfielder, and winger. These attributes make him outstanding personnel and hence reliable in any team or club that he is called to play for.