Olise's goal against Belgium evokes Maradona's legendary strike

Since Monday evening, Michael Olise has been at the centre of discussions after his goal against Belgium, which revived enthusiasm around the French. The action, started from nearly seventy metres, recalled historic moments in football. Observers note the rare intensity of this move.

The striker first controlled the ball with his left foot, then, without hesitation, accelerated. At about fifty metres from goal, he beat Maxim De Cuyper, shielding the leather with his body and his footing. Despite the defender's pressure, Olise kept control and fired with precision into the opposite small net.

The parallel with Maradona

Alain Giresse said: “I dare say, it made me think of Maradona’s goal against England in 1986.” The legendary French midfielder thus placed Olise’s action among the sport’s greatest achievements. He also mentioned Lionel Messi’s dribble against Getafe in 2007, highlighting the technical similarity.

Giresse added that these moves belong to players endowed with exceptional talent and technique. According to him, Olise has the genius in his head and the mastery in his feet, qualities rarely taught.

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Olise’s technical qualities

The analyst does not see Olise as a mere sprinter. His true strength lies in his changes of footing, his ball touch and his ability to unbalance an opponent without losing control. The initial ball reception, according to Giresse, stems from a “pure instinct”.

The finishing crowned this masterpiece: Olise kept the necessary lucidity to curl the shot into the small net, executing the move with a deceptive simplicity. This blend of controlled speed and technical precision sets him apart.

Zidane, after the match, emphasized Olise’s ability to “feel the foot” and to choose the right moment. He noted that France may already, thanks to him, have a player capable of turning an ordinary action into a historic sequence.