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Michael Olise: A Scouting Report
An £8m release clause, the Championship's assist leader, and already an integral member of high-flying Reading, it’s easy to see why 19-year-old Michael Olise is garnering so much attention.
In this report, we identify what exactly makes the youngster such an exciting prospect.
In this report, we identify what exactly makes the youngster such an exciting prospect.
Olise is a French-born attacking midfielder, and was picked up by Reading in 2016 after youth spells at Chelsea and Manchester City.
He made his first-team debut in March 2019, and is now a dominant fixture in Reading's youthful side as they seek promotion to the Premier League.
He made his first-team debut in March 2019, and is now a dominant fixture in Reading's youthful side as they seek promotion to the Premier League.
Through 20 games, Olise already has 4 goals + 7 assists, and is part of a promising, fluid, dynamic attacking core that has emerged as one of the best in the division.
He mainly plays behind the striker or on the right, but constantly drifts throughout the final third.
He mainly plays behind the striker or on the right, but constantly drifts throughout the final third.
A real creative spark, Olise produces chances in a variety of ways.
Prolific from set-pieces, a threat from wide areas, capable of intricate and neat through balls, and always on the move, Olise constantly feeds his teammates with opportunities in front of goal. https://twitter.com/ftblgifs/status/1343396616087212033
Prolific from set-pieces, a threat from wide areas, capable of intricate and neat through balls, and always on the move, Olise constantly feeds his teammates with opportunities in front of goal. https://twitter.com/ftblgifs/status/1343396616087212033
Although not yet a prolific scorer, Olise has showcased impressive shooting ability from a range of positions.
Capable of generating power and whip on the dribble, he’s especially dangerous when cutting in from the right. He excels at free kicks and can hit one on the volley. https://twitter.com/ftblgifs/status/1343401608407875603
Capable of generating power and whip on the dribble, he’s especially dangerous when cutting in from the right. He excels at free kicks and can hit one on the volley. https://twitter.com/ftblgifs/status/1343401608407875603
He generally looks to release the ball quickly, but when he does dribble, he is very efficient.
Creative and tidy in possession, he glides with mazy runs and deceptive movement, often getting out of tight spaces using inventive pieces of skill or drops of the shoulder. https://twitter.com/ftblgifs/status/1343411782866644993
Creative and tidy in possession, he glides with mazy runs and deceptive movement, often getting out of tight spaces using inventive pieces of skill or drops of the shoulder. https://twitter.com/ftblgifs/status/1343411782866644993
The aspect of Olise’s game that impresses us most is his movement and spacial awareness.
Olise is always scanning his surroundings, finding space between the lines, and painting a picture before receiving the ball; all traits of a seasoned midfielder.
Olise is always scanning his surroundings, finding space between the lines, and painting a picture before receiving the ball; all traits of a seasoned midfielder.
Not only does he look for pockets in the attacking third, but Olise is also comfortable dropping deep, receiving the ball, and showcasing his impressive range of passing.
Strong with both feet, Olise is capable of both accurate switches of play and dangerous balls over the top. https://twitter.com/ftblgifs/status/1343424173037809664
Strong with both feet, Olise is capable of both accurate switches of play and dangerous balls over the top. https://twitter.com/ftblgifs/status/1343424173037809664
For all his talent with the ball, Olise also works hard without it, pressing from the front, winning challenges, and intercepting passes before kickstarting counter-attacks.
His energy forces opposition players into mistakes, often causing turnovers in possession. https://twitter.com/ftblgifs/status/1343418651454697473
His energy forces opposition players into mistakes, often causing turnovers in possession. https://twitter.com/ftblgifs/status/1343418651454697473
Olise’s performances this season and his affordable release clause have left a number of big clubs enquiring about his signature.
Far from the end-product, Olise’s confidence is growing every game and his development is evident. Don’t be surprised if he gets a big move soon.
Far from the end-product, Olise’s confidence is growing every game and his development is evident. Don’t be surprised if he gets a big move soon.
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