Michael Olise has just officially equaled the record of 11 goal contributions in his first 19 matches for the French national team, a milestone previously only achieved by Kylian Mbappe.
Specifically, after his assist in the match against Iraq in Group I of the 2026 World Cup , Olise increased his total number of direct goal contributions for "Les Bleus" to 11.
His statistics show an exact resemblance to Mbappe's at the beginning of their international careers. Both stars have scored 7 goals and provided 4 assists in 19 appearances.
This is the highest goal-scoring and assist record among players making their debut for the French national team since the beginning of the 21st century. Notably, since 2000, no other French player has reached the milestone of 11 goals in fewer than 19 matches.
This achievement not only confirms Olise's exceptional talent but also places him among the stars with the most impressive starts in the history of modern French football.
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