Michael Olise's height and player profile discussed here

Michael Olise's height and player profile discussed here

Helix Odhiambo
June 2, 2024 at 4:15 PM
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Michael Olise's height, weight, and body measurements have significantly impacted his career, helping him become one of the best wingers in the Premier League. His performance for Crystal Palace has brought him to the limelight and increased his reputation.

Michael Olise's height
Michael Olise of Crystal Palace warms up (L) and walks on the field on April 27, 2024. On the right is him against Man United on May 06, 2024. Photo: Visionhaus, Ryan Pierse (modified by author)
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Olise has developed into one of the most exciting young players to watch. He is known for his dribbling skills and his ability to play quick passes that carve open opposition defences. Sports Brief highlights his biography, career, and transfer news.

Profile summary

Full name

Michael Akpovie Olise

Nickname

Mike

Age

22 (as of June 2024)

Date of birth

December 12, 2001

Place of birth

Hammersmith, London, England

Nationality

French, Nigerian, English

Ethnicity

Mixed

Religion

Christian

Height

1.84 m (6 feet 0)

Weight

76kg (68 pounds)

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Brown

Father

Vincent Olise

Brother

Richard Olise

Education

Reading Academy

Profession

Professional football player

Team

Crystal Palace, France national Under-23 team

Position

Attacking midfielder, winger

Annual salary (2024)

$5.2 million

Social media

Instagram, Facebook

Michael Olise's height and weight

How tall is Michael Olise? The Crystal Palace star is 1.84 m or 6 feet tall. Michael's height is equal to the average height of Palace players in the 2023-24 season. According to Givemesport, the Palace ranks fifth among the tallest clubs in the Premier League, with an average height of 1.84 m.

Facts about Michael Olise
Crystal Palace's Michael Olise applauds supporters after their Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on May 11, 2024 in England. Photo: Andrew Kearns 
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What is Michael Olise's weight?

The talented winger weighs 76kg or 68 pounds. His perfect body shape has helped him move swiftly.

Biography

Michael Olise (aged 22 as of June 2024) was born on December 12, 2001, in Hammersmith, England. His full name is Michael Akpovie Olise.

Parents and sibling

Michael Olise's parents come from different backgrounds. His father, Vincent Olise, is Nigerian, and his mother, French-Algerian. Vincent helped shape his son's career. However, details of Mike's mother remain unknown.

Richard Olise of Chelsea U21
Richard Olise of Chelsea U21 during the Premier League International Cup match against Valencia U21 at Kingsmeadow on January 9, 2024. Photo: Crystal Pix/MB Media
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Mike grew up alongside his younger brother, Richard, who plays football. In January 2022, One Football reported that Richard played for Chelsea's U18s as a fullback.

What is Michael Olise's nationality?

Michael has mixed nationalities and is eligible to play for four nations. He can play for England, his birthplace, or Nigeria because of his father. The footballer can also represent Nigeria or Algeria because of his mother. He has represented France at youth international level.

Football career

Facts about Michael Olise
Reading's Michael Olise during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Madejski Stadium, Reading, on March 2, 2021. Photo: Adam Davy
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What is Michael Olise's position? The London-born athlete is a left-footed attacker who has predominantly played as a right winger. Mike began his football career in England.

Youth career

According to Coaches Voice, Mike spent some time in Arsenal's academy before enrolling in Chelsea's youth system, where he spent seven years until 2016. He later moved to Manchester City and Reading's academy to further nurture his skills.

Senior career

Mike was promoted to Reading's senior team in 2019. He debuted for Reading on March 12, 2019, in a 3-0 home defeat to Leeds United.

Michael Olise's stats
Michael Olise of Crystal Palace reacts during the Premier League match against Aston Villa at Selhurst Park on May 19, 2024 in London, England. Photo: Alex Davidson
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He won the 2020-21 EFL Championship Young Player of the Season, convincing Crystal Palace to purchase him in July 2021 for around $10 million, as reported by BBC. Olise was the club's first signing under Patrick Viera, who praised his skills in an interview with the club's website.

"We have the tools in our football club to make him a better player, and we've known him quite well because he's a player the football club have been following for a long time. I think it is important to refresh the squad, to bring some new faces, to bring young talent here."

Michael debuted for Palace in a 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in September 2021, coming on as a second-half substitute for Jordan Ayew. He has met most expectations by guiding Palace to crucial victories.

National team

The footballer has played for France's Under-18 and Under-21 sides but has not earned a senior cap. He played two games with the Under-18 team in 2019 and seven with the Under-21s in 2022, where he scored a goal.

How tall is Michael Olise?
Michael Olise of France during the UEFA Under-21 Euro 2023 Group D match against Italy at Cluj Arena, on June 22, 2023, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Photo: Sebastian Frej/MB Media
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The Standard reported that England manager Gareth Southgate tried to convince the winger to switch international allegiance from France to England. France national team coach Didier Deschamps surprisingly left Olise out of the squad ahead of the 2024 Euros. Southgate said,

"He would have to have a transfer of association. That process would take quite a while. He is obviously a very good player, he hasn't made their squad. They might be taking him to the Olympics, I don't know.

Michael Olise's stats

Mike has played three seasons for Palace, establishing himself among the best youngsters thanks to his incredible stats and achievements. Find his overall senior club stats, as per Transfermarkt, as of June 2024.

Team

Games

Goals

Assists

Crystal Palace

90

16

25

Reading

73

7

14

Total

163

13

39

Michael Olise's transfer news

The winger has been linked to Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United. Michael Olise's contract with Palace ends on June 30, 2027, after penning a new four-year contract with the club in August 2023.

Sky Sports reported in May 2024 that the Blues were preparing to pay Michael Olise's release clause of around $76.4 million. The release clause was reportedly around $44.56 million from his previous contract.

Michael Olise's injury history

Michael Olise's injury
Michael Olise of Crystal Palace is injured during the Premier League match against Sheffield United at Selhurst Park on January 30, 2024, in London, England. Photo: Vince Mignott
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The footballer has suffered multiple injuries in his career, from an inflammation of his foot sole in 2022 to two hamstring injuries in 2023 and 2024. He is currently fit.

Trivia

Olise is a confident, creative winger who can carry the ball forward and dribble through traffic. He is also good at passes and crosses. Here are more facts about Michael Olise.

Sunday Oliseh is a former Nigerian football player widely regarded as one of the best African midfielders. Although Sunday and Mike are not related, Mike's father hails from Sunday's home country.

Has Olise played for Arsenal?

The winger was reportedly a youth player at Arsenal before joining Chelsea's academy. He has also been linked to a move to the Gunners.

How much does Michael Olise earn?

According to Salary Reports, Mike earned an annual salary of $5.2 million in 2024. In 2023, Palace paid him around $2.9 million, and in 2021, $2.25 million.

What football boots does Michael Olise wear?

Football Boots Database revealed that Olise wears the Hypervenom Phantom III DF soccer cleats. The boot, released in 2018 per Boots Centric, is light, durable, and made of Nike's Flyknit technology. Its hyperreactive plate allows players to cut and change direction fast on firm ground.

Final word

Michael Olise's height, weight, and body structure have helped him develop into one of the best wingers. He is still young and has the potential to grow into a world-class footballer.

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Helix Odhiambo
Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.