Bayern: Michael Olise follows in the footsteps of Franck Ribéry

Bayern Munich won this Saturday against Wolfsburg (3-2), a victory marked by the sparkling performance of Michael Olise. Author of a goal and an assist, the French international brought his total to 18 decisive gestures in just 26 matches since his arrival in Bavaria last summer. An express adaptation which inevitably brings to mind Franck Ribéry, a legend of the Munich club.

Olise, statistics worthy of the greatest

For his first season at Bayern in 2007-2008, Franck Ribéry scored 39 decisive moves in 46 matches. If Ribéry's raw total seems out of reach for Olise this season, the ratio of decisive gestures per minute played brings them considerably closer. Ribéry had a decisive move every 81 minutes during his first year in Munich, while Olise is at one move every 89.7 minutes. An impressive performance for a player who is discovering the elite of European football.

With these figures, Olise proves that he has adapted perfectly to the playing system of Vincent Kompany, who continues to show his confidence in him. The Frenchman, bought for 53 million euros from Crystal Palace, is well on his way to marking the club's history like his illustrious compatriot.

A key role at Bayern

After a timid start to 2025 against Hoffenheim and Mönchengladbach, Olise found his best level against Wolfsburg. Decisive on two of the three Bavarian goals, he confirms his importance in a team which is aiming for the title in the Bundesliga and the Champions League. In 26 appearances this season, including 20 as a starter, Olise has shown that he is essential.

If he maintains this pace, the French international could quickly become a key player for Bayern in the long term. And why not overtake Ribéry in the hearts of supporters? One thing is certain: Michael Olise has all the cards in hand to write his own legend in Bavaria.