France and Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise comes from a family with a strong sporting background beyond football.
According to a report by *The Sun Sport*, Olise's father, Vincent Olise, represented Nigeria in international cricket between 1983 and 1993.
Vincent, now 66, played for Lagos State, Foundations Cricket Club and the Nigerian national team during his career. One of his most notable performances came in the West African Quadrangular tournament against Gambia, where he reportedly claimed 10 wickets in a single innings to match a record previously set by Chris Enahoro.
The revelation has drawn attention as Michael Olise continues to impress for France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The former Crystal Palace winger has been an important player for Didier Deschamps' side during the tournament.
Olise has previously spoken about his father's influence on his career and said cricket remains one of the sports he enjoys following outside football.
Eligible to represent France, England, Nigeria or Algeria through his family background, Olise chose to play international football for France.
