Zlatan Ibrahimović hails Michael Olise’s ‘Tom Brady’ magic after France’s World Cup win

Zlatan Ibrahimović has lavished praise on Michael Olise after the Bayern Munich winger starred in France’s 2-0 World Cup semifinal victory over Morocco on 10 July 2026.

What did the icons say?

Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović both singled out Olise’s performance in FOX Soccer’s post-match analysis. Henry called the 24-year-old’s through-ball to Kylian Mbappé “one of Tom Brady’s loop passes in Foxborough.” Ibrahimović went further, dubbing Olise the “Tom Brady of France” and urging teammates to “just run-the ball will arrive exactly where you want it.”

Why Olise stood out

The Bayern Munich attacker’s creativity and technique stole the show despite Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scoring the goals. Olise’s assist for Mbappé’s opener capped a night where his vision and composure under pressure drew comparisons to the NFL great’s clutch playmaking. The French press has already crowned him the tournament’s breakout star.

What this means for Zlatan Ibrahimović

At 44, Ibrahimović isn’t playing in Qatar 2026-but his voice still carries weight. His endorsement of Olise’s style reinforces the Swede’s reputation for spotting elite talent. Ibrahimović’s own career was built on audacious technique and self-belief, traits he now sees in the next wave of French creators.

Where Olise goes next

With France through to the final, Olise’s reputation is soaring. Bayern Munich will hope his World Cup form translates to a strong start to the 2026-27 Bundesliga season. The winger’s contract runs until 2029, and clubs across Europe are already circling.