Biography
Who is Michael Olise?
Early life and upbringing
Michael Olise Akpovie Olise was born on December 12, 2001, in White City, London, and was raised in the suburb of Hayes. His father, Vincent Olise, is a British-Nigerian deacon and former international cricket player for Nigeria, while his mother, Mina, is Franco-Algerian. Michael grew up in a multicultural family with his younger brother, Richard. He has described his background as coming from four countries, France, Algeria, Nigeria, and England, and he spent time in each during his childhood. He spoke both English and French at home.
Youth football career
At age six, Michael joined his first grassroots football club, Hayes & Yeading United in west London, after his mother saw a newspaper advertisement. He was eventually scouted by multiple academies and had a brief spell at Arsenal before choosing a club closer to home. By the age of seven, he joined the Chelsea Academy, where he was teammates with Jamal Musiala. His time at Chelsea was noted for his specific preference for the No 10 shirt and a unique approach to training sessions.
Professional rise at Reading
In August 2016, Michael joined the Reading academy on a trial basis. By July 2018, he was inducted into the club's scholarship program. First team coach José Gomes discovered him during a youth match and wanted to promote him to the first team. Although academy directors were initially hesitant because of his academic obligations, a program was established to prepare him for the EFL Championship.
Success at Crystal Palace and Bayern Munich
On July 8, 2021, Michael signed a five-year deal with the Premier League club Crystal Palace after they activated his release clause. He made his Premier League debut against Tottenham Hotspur in September 2021. In October 2021, he scored his first Premier League goal against Leicester City, making him the youngest player to score in the league for the club since 1998. He played three seasons for the team before moving to the Bundesliga club Bayern Munich.
Birthday and age
Michael Olise was born on December 12, 2001, which makes Michael 24 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Michael shares the date with 23 other famous people.
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