Thierry Henry praises Bayern star Olise: Spectacular style without ball

At Bayern Munich's training ground, one sees Michael Olise, 24, directing the game with game‑changing passes, while IMAGO's cameras capture the action. The French attacking player is already thrilling FC Bayern fans with his versatility and thereby shows why he is among the most important players.

Henry highlights Olise's off‑the‑ball work

Former world‑class striker Thierry Henry, who won the silver medal with France at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, hails Olise as a player with a special quality. He emphasizes that Olise shines not only offensively, but especially through his work off the ball.

"There are players you don't need to see play twice. As soon as he touches the ball, you know what's what. Nothing more is needed," Henry explained in an interview with RMC.

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But Henry is especially impressed by Olise's off‑the‑ball effort. "What he does off the ball is not normal," the 49‑year‑old enthused, adding that Olise belongs to the players with the highest work rate and the most ball recoveries.

Henry also describes Olise as quite shy and introverted, which is why he does not feel particularly comfortable in the mixed zone. This reserved nature is often less visible to the public, the former French international emphasizes.

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When Henry asked Olise about the Ballon d'Or, the Bayern player did not name himself but a teammate, wishing: "May Harry Kane win it."