Michael Olise has claimed the Bundesliga Player of the Season award following an outstanding 2025-26 campaign with Bayern Munich. The 24-year-old French winger delivered historic numbers this term, finishing with 15 goals and 19 assists in the German top division—a remarkable feat that makes him the first player since the 2019-20 season to record at least 15 of each in a single Bundesliga campaign.
DFL CEOs Marc Lenz and Steffen Merkel presented Olise with the prestigious honour at the Allianz Arena, recognising his transformation into one of Europe's most dynamic attacking talents. "Michael Olise is a spectacular player who can make the difference," the executives stated in a joint statement. "He's developed into a poster boy for the league on a national and international level, standing for both footballing and athletic excellence."
Olise's Rapid Rise in Germany
The former Crystal Palace winger has enjoyed a meteoric ascent since joining Bayern, following in the footsteps of previous award winners including Harry Kane, Florian Wirtz, and Jude Bellingham. Olise's consistency throughout the season was evident as he also claimed the Player of the Month award in both November and January, eventually surpassing his club-mate Kane for the top annual prize.
This award is not his first silverware in Germany. Olise was named Rookie of the Season during his debut campaign, demonstrating his ability to adapt swiftly to the Bundesliga's intensity while maintaining his creative brilliance. His impact has extended beyond individual accolades, cementing his status as an undroppable asset for the record champions.
The selection process involved a rigorous three-tier voting system combining fan votes (40 percent weighting), club votes (30 percent), and expert assessments (30 percent). With such widespread recognition across stakeholders, Olise's triumph underscores his genuine influence on German football's global standing. Bayern face challenging fixtures ahead in European competition, where the winger's creativity and goal-scoring prowess will prove crucial to their continental ambitions.
