Michael Olise Achieves What Even Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal Could Not

Michael Olise has always been a talented player, and he has truly become a world-class winger at Crystal Palace. However, as a young French player on a mid-table team, he hasn’t received the attention he deserves, especially with stars like Kylian Mbappe and Rayan Cherki competing for spots on the national team.

Now, Olise has proved himself to be as good as any French player outside of Mbappe, with some people arguing that his impact on the team could even exceed Mbappe’s.

Olise exemplifies what it means to be a team player. His hard work on the wings has shone through since his move to Bayern Munich, where he has become one of the best players globally, creating numerous scoring opportunities for superstar striker Harry Kane.

According to Transfermarkt, in the year 2025, no player has been more effective in creating goals than Michael Olise. He has provided 30 assists this year, with just a few days left until 2026, making him the only player to reach that mark across all competitions for both his club (Bayern Munich) and his country (France).

Even Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal have not hit 30 assists. Messi ranks second with 29 assists in 54 games, while Yamal is third with 27 in 60 matches, compared to Olise’s 30 in 66 games.

While one could argue that Yamal and especially Messi have better efficiency per game, these statistics focus on consistency and player availability. Additionally, Olise faces stiffer competition than Messi in MLS with Inter Miami. His current performance is remarkable, and outpacing Yamal and Messi in assists clearly marks him as an exceptional talent.