France’s friendly win over Northern Ireland belonged to Michael Olise. The Bayern Munich winger scored a hat-trick in Lille as Les Bleus won 3-1 on 8 June. He left to applause in the 82nd minute, replaced by Maghnes Akliouche, with a perfect Sofascore Rating 10 already locked in. On Sofascore, his heatmap, shot map and passing dashboard tell the full story of a right-sided masterclass.

A right winger who ran the game

Stationed on the right and drifting inside onto his left foot, Olise constantly received between the lines and attacked the box. His heatmap lights up the right half‑space and the edge of the penalty area, exactly where France hurt Northern Ireland most. He touched the ball 89 times and stayed involved for 82 busy minutes, rarely letting the tempo drop.

Carrying the ball was a feature throughout. Olise logged 24 carries for 222.8 metres, with 102.3 metres classed as progressive and a best single carry of 25.7 metres. Those bursts pushed France up the pitch and pinned the away back line deep. With that territory came pressure, and with pressure came goals.

Finishing clinic in Lille

Olise needed only five shots to score three times, hitting the target with four efforts. The Sofascore Rating breakdown shows shooting as the biggest driver of his perfect 10, which fits the eye test. His timing into the box was sharp and his first touches set up clean looks at goal.

He also kept defenders honest by mixing his decisions. One big chance created and one key pass show he was not just hunting shots. That variety made him tough to read and opened space for French runners. By the time he exited on 82, the contest was decided and the crowd had its standout performer.

Passing and all-round influence

Olise’s passing numbers underline how tidy he was in possession. He completed 51 of 59 passes at 86 percent, including 47 of 55 in the opposition half at 85 percent. Two of two long balls found their man, which helped France switch play when Northern Ireland crowded the wing. Three crosses did not land, but his ground combinations made up for it.

Off the ball he stayed switched on. He won 6 of 12 duels, made three tackles with two successful, and added one interception and one recovery. There were 19 possessions lost, expected for a high‑usage creator, yet the upside easily outweighed the giveaways. In short, his decisions kept France moving forward without sacrificing control.

What it means for France

For Didier Deschamps, this is exactly the kind of international friendly performance you want to see. Olise looked comfortable in the system and dangerous against a compact opponent. His movement from the right, combined with left‑footed finishing, gives France a clear attacking pattern. Nights like this strengthen his case for a major role in upcoming fixtures.