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Michael Olise, England-developed star, leads France in 2026 World Cup
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Michael Olise, England-developed star, leads France in 2026 World Cup
The forward, born in London, has recorded a tournament-high five assists despite being overlooked by English national teams.
- Olise has provided five assists at the 2026 World Cup, more than any other player.
- Olise was born in London to a French-Algerian mother and British-Nigerian father, and chose to represent France after England did not select him.
- Olise was rejected by Chelsea and Manchester City academies before joining Reading, where he made his professional debut.
- Sean Conlon, an early coach, stated that Olise is "the best player England has ever developed."
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