Michael Olise
Michael Akpovie Olise (born 12 December 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for Premier League club Crystal Palace. Born in England, he represents France at youth international level. Club career Early career Olise was a youth player at Arsenal, Chelsea (spending seven years with them before leaving aged 14), and Manchester City. Reading In July 2018 Olise was inducted into Reading's Academy scholarship program. He made his debut for Reading on 12 March 2019, in a 3–0 home defeat to Leeds United, and on 15 July signed a three-year professional contract with the club. He scored his first league goal for Reading on 19 September 2020, volleying home in the 76th minute with the second goal in a 2–0 win over Barnsley at the Madejski Stadium. In April 2021 he was nominated for the EFL Young Player of the Season.On 29 April 2021, he was crowned EFL Young Player of the Season. Crystal Palace On 8 July 2021, Olise signed a five-year deal with Premier League side Crystal Palace after they had activated his £8.37 million release clause. On 11 September 2021, Olise made his Premier League debut for the club in