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Michael Olise Shines: Ballon d'Or Contender with 29 Assists

4/17/2026

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Michael Olise of FC Bayern Munich is having a standout season, with 18 goals and 29 assists in 43 matches, and Oliver Kahn calls him a Ballon d'Or contender.
He has driven impact in the Champions League, including a match-winning goal against Real Madrid.
Teammate Harry Kane is also in contention, but Olise leads Europe’s top leagues in assists.

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Story summary

Michael Olise of FC Bayern Munich is having a standout season, with 18 goals and 29 assists in 43 matches, and Oliver Kahn calls him a Ballon d'Or contender.
He has driven impact in the Champions League, including a match-winning goal against Real Madrid.
Teammate Harry Kane is also in contention, but Olise leads Europe’s top leagues in assists.