Michael Olise became the first player in history to conclude a season as the top assist provider across three major competitions.
While not scoring as many goals as Kylian Mbappe or Harry Kane, Michael Olise nevertheless etched his name into football history with an unprecedented milestone. The French star has just become the first player to claim the top assist provider title in three major competitions in a single season: the World Cup, Champions League, and Bundesliga.
Olise’s consistent form was maintained all season in the Bundesliga. He contributed 19 assists, 4 more than runner-up Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund), thereby helping Bayern Munich secure the domestic title.
At the 2026 World Cup, Olise was the heartbeat of France’s style of play. He delivered 7 assists, setting a new record for the most assist passes at a single World Cup tournament, surpassing the milestone of 6 previously held by the legendary Pele.
Earlier in the Champions League, Olise also led the assist standings with 6 setups for his teammates, despite Bayern Munich being eliminated in the semifinals. At this benchmark, the French star shared the top spot alongside Achraf Hakimi, Vinicius Junior, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Simultaneously topping the assist list in the World Cup, Champions League, and Bundesliga in the same season is an achievement never before seen in football history. Prior to Olise, no player had ever led the assist charts in both the Champions League and the World Cup in the same year.
Olise’s explosive season has also made him one of the most sought-after names in Europe. According to AS, several giants, including Real Madrid, are closely monitoring the Bayern Munich star’s situation following a series of world-class performances at both club and national team levels.
