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Michael Olise’s rise at Bayern Munich and with the French national team has been built on talent, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to improvement. That mindset is reflected in one of his tattoos, which features the Japanese word kaizen — a philosophy centered on continuous growth and self-improvement.
When asked about the inspiration behind the tattoo, Olise explained exactly how the idea resonated with him:
“It came from a conversation at the training ground at Palace. One of the coaches was talking about kaizen. Afterward, I looked into it. The idea of improving every day, little by little, until you reach a certain level. I relate to that philosophy,” Olise said in an interview with Highsnobiety (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “The small details. That one or two percent extra can help in a specific situation on the pitch. Trying to improve all the time is the main goal.”
The quote offers an interesting glimpse into how Olise approaches his career. In an era where players are often judged by highlights, trophies, and social media moments, the Bayern Munich star appears focused on something much simpler: getting a little better every day.
That approach has certainly paid off. Olise has developed into one of Europe’s most dangerous attacking players, combining technical brilliance with increasing consistency. His journey from Crystal Palace to Bayern Munich has been marked by steady progress rather than overnight success.
For Bayern Munich fans, Olise’s embrace of the kaizen philosophy is encouraging. It suggests that even after reaching the highest levels of the game, he still believes his best performances are ahead of him.
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