World Cup
Michael Olise equals Kylian Mbappé 11-goal involvement record for France
Michael Olise has equalled Kylian Mbappé’s record for goal involvements in his first 19 appearances for the France national team. Both Bayern Munich winger and the French forward have been part of 11 goals – 7 scored and 4 assisted – in that span, Mbappé’s sublime strike came against Iraq in the World Cup. In the same tournament, Michael Olise recorded his second assist across two World Cup matches for Les Bleus.
Olise’s second World Cup assist underlines his promising start with Les Bleus. The Bayern Munich winger has already contributed to the national side’s attacking play in his early appearances.
StatsduFoot notes that Olise is the only player, besides Mbappé, to be involved in 11 goals in his first 19 France caps in the 21st century. This places the two forwards on an identical statistical footing for that period.
Both athletes have recorded seven goals and four assists over those 19 matches. Their combined contributions total eleven goal involvements each.
Despite the impressive numbers, Olise has yet to open his World Cup scoring account. A first tournament goal would complete his statistical parity with Mbappé.
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