Michael Ollese is fast emerging as one of the rising stars in the bright starry sky of the Premier League. Although he is yet to reach the pinnacle of his career, the winger has already shown impressive prowess on the pitch. This season, he has played a vital role in Crystal Palace's attacking end, becoming an integral part of the team.
Last season, Oliseh won the recognition of the fans and the club with his outstanding performance. In 40 matches, he contributed 13 goals and became the team's offensive spark. However, this season he has once again upped his game and towards the end of the season, he has contributed 15 goals in 17 games to the team. Such numbers are enough to make any club take a keen interest in his transfer value.
Oliseh currently has an estimated transfer value of €38.3 million according to the latest figures from Transfermarkt Europe. He was rumored to be with Chelsea last summer, but ultimately chose to stay at Crystal Palace, signing a new contract with the club with a higher release clause. This decision has left fans excited about his future and has made him a highly coveted player in the transfer market.
Oliseh showed exceptional talent from an early age, training at Arsenal, Chelsea and the Manchester City academy. After being promoted to the first team, he quickly became a regular starter for the Championship club and contributed seven goals in his final season. Crystal Palace successfully triggered his release clause in the summer of 2021 to recruit him. Since then, he has become one of the team's most valuable assets.
A reverse-footed winger, Ollese likes to finish with his stronger left foot after cutting inside. He operates mainly on the right flank and plays a key role in Roy Hodgson and Patrick Vieira's tactical system. Current manager Oliver Glasner further utilizes his attacking talents by using him as one of the double pivots in the number 10 position in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
In recent games, Crystal Palace's attacking strategy has capitalized on the ability of Oliseh and Eze to create one-on-one opportunities. Oliseh's breaks and passes down the right flank have led to a plethora of attacking opportunities for his team. The overlapping runs of wing-backs such as Ward and Clyne behind him also provided him with enough space to make plenty of crosses into the box. This has been the source of most of his assists this season and last.
In addition to his assisting ability, Ollese also has excellent key passing and set piece ability. He contributes 0.42 expected goals per game, and while this falls slightly short of his performance, he shows off his excellent dribbling skills by averaging 3.1 successful dribbles per game.
In Crystal Palace's recent 4-0 win over Manchester United, Oliseh was the center of attention. He scored twice, showing his excellent goal-scoring ability. For the first goal, he skillfully got past Casemiro, brought the ball into the box and put it into the net. The second goal was even more stunning, as he quickly dragged an awkward ball to his feet, got into the right position, and then slotted the ball into the goal from distance. It was a game that certainly proved Oliseh's wealth of talent and unique qualities.
If Oliseh can continue to perform like this and stay in England, he will be one of the most devastating right wingers in the Premier League. His future is full of endless possibilities, so let's wait and see what more he can do on the pitch.
