Naturally, most eyes will turn to Kylian Mbappe, the symbol, captain and number 10 of this French side. However, based on what he has shown this season for Bayern Munich and the remarkable growth he continues to demonstrate, Michael Olise could emerge not only as France’s true MVP, but also as one of the standout players of the entire tournament.
For the second consecutive Bundesliga season, Olise posted double figures for both goals and assists, while also producing elite numbers in the Champions League. One of his most spectacular performances came in Bayern’s 6-1 demolition of Atalanta in Bergamo, where he scored twice, provided an assist and delivered a display of absolute brilliance.
Olise is a devastating attacking force, combining creativity, efficiency and consistency at an increasingly high level, as illustrated by his hat-trick against Northern Ireland in France’s final warm-up game. At 24 years old, this could be the defining season of his career, not only at club level, but also with the national team.
