Mbappé: Olise is an exceptional player and a great person

French forward Kylian Mbappé has spoken highly of his national teammate, Michael Olise, highlighting their strong rapport.

“He possesses elegance and a remarkable vision for the game. We understand each other very well. Michael is an introvert; he doesn't speak much, but his feet do all the talking. Olise is an exceptional player and, beyond that, a great person,” Mbappé was quoted as saying by L'Equipe.

The 27-year-old Mbappé currently plays for Real Madrid. In the 2025/26 season, he netted 42 goals and provided 7 assists across 44 appearances. Olise, 24, is with Bayern Munich. During the 2025/26 campaign, the winger scored 22 goals and registered 31 assists in 52 matches. Both are part of the French national team competing in the FIFA World Cup.

The tournament is scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19, hosted across Mexico, the USA, and Canada. Les Bleus are set to face Senegal, Norway, and Iraq in the group stage.