Michael Olise continues to impress across the board at the World Cup. Following France’s commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden, Bayern star Willy Sagnol praised the 23-year-old with extraordinary words—and even compared him to Zinédine Zidane.
Michael Olise is currently one of the most standout players on the French national team. In the 3-0 win over Sweden, the FC Bayern forward once again showcased his class and underscored his strong form at the World Cup.
His compatriot Willy Sagnol sees Olise as the top favorite for this year’s Ballon d’Or. The former Bayern pro is convinced that Olise has long been among the absolute best in the world. “If Olise doesn’t win the Ballon d’Or, soccer has a serious problem,” Sagnol explained in an interview with BILD.
With this statement, the current head coach of the Georgian national team clearly ranks the Bayern star among the hottest candidates for the most prestigious individual award in world soccer.
Comparison with Zinédine Zidane
Sagnol is particularly impressed by the 23-year-old’s attitude on the field. “What I appreciate most about him is that he doesn’t care about goals, assists, or anything else. You can clearly see that he isn’t thinking about himself, but always has the team’s best interests at heart. Zidane was exactly the same,” explained the 48-year-old.
The comparison to France’s soccer icon underscores just how highly Sagnol now regards Olise.
Beyond that, the former national team player was also generous with his praise. Sagnol described Olise as a role model for young soccer players and currently considers him the best French player.
With his performances for FC Bayern and the French national team, Olise is currently backing up this claim in impressive fashion. The winger is one of the Équipe Tricolore’s key players and is likely to play a central role in the fight for the title as the World Cup progresses.