Olise Outshines Messi with Most Through Balls Ahead of World Cup Quarterfinal
France’s creative ace Michael Olise has quietly led the playmaking charts at the 2026 World Cup. According to tournament data, the 24-year-old has completed seven through balls so far – more than any other player. By comparison, the veteran Lionel Messi has managed three. Olise also tops the assists leaderboard with five, outpacing Messi by four despite not finding the net himself. His vision and precise passes have underpinned France’s march into the quarterfinals. Now France face Morocco, and Didier Deschamps will rely on Olise’s creativity once more as his side chases a second World Cup title.
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