Michael Olise: Gold Soccer Awards Best RM/RW/RF of 2026

Michael Olise is Gold Soccer Awards' Best RM/RW/RF for 2026, following a phenomenal season with Bayern Munich and an outstanding World Cup with France.

Olise was simply devastating in 2025/26. He scored 15 Bundesliga goals and provided a league-leading 19 assists, earning Bundesliga Player of the Season. His exceptional close control, vision, delivery and ability to create opportunities from seemingly impossible situations make him one of the most complete attacking players in world football. At the 2026 World Cup, he continued to excel, helping France reach the semi-finals and earning a place in the FIFA Dream XI.

The finalists

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal was a formidable contender, scoring 16 La Liga goals and providing 11 assists in 2025/26, while winning the league's Player of the Season award. Arsenal's Bukayo Saka also impressed, contributing seven Premier League goals and six assists before scoring a World Cup hat-trick against France in the bronze medal match.

Three exceptional players, but Olise takes the crown.

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