Michael Olise has already made himself Zinedine Zidane’s go to guy

Michael Olise is already proving to be one of Zinedine Zidane's most important players after just three games.

By Maximus Polek · Bayern Strikes

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 9:30 PM

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Bayern Strikes argues Michael Olise has established himself as a key player for Zinedine Zidane's France.
Olise recorded two goals and one assist across three games during the international break following Kylian Mbappe's injury.
The winger has scored eight goals and provided four assists in seven matches for Bayern Munich this season.

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Bayern Strikes writer Maximus Polek argues that Michael Olise has quickly become a crucial figure for Zinedine Zidane with the French national team. Following Kylian Mbappe's injury departure from the squad, Olise stepped up by recording two goals and one assist across three international matches.

Polek highlights Olise's strong form for Bayern Munich, where he has recorded eight goals and four assists in seven games. The writer believes deploying Olise on the right wing maximizes his abilities and strengthens his credentials as a future Ballon d'Or contender.

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Michael Olise has already made himself Zinedine Zidane’s go to guy

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