The striker was born in Nairobi on March 26, 1994.
Alice and Joseph Ogada, Michael Olunga’s parents, resided and raised their children on the Lucky Summer estate.
Victor Ogada, Michael’s older brother, is also a musician.
Olunga has had a tremendous affinity for football since he was a child. Unfortunately, he lost his father when he was seven years old, but it did not deter him from pursuing his dream of becoming a professional football player.
Most of the people are wondering if Olunga is married. Truth is, he is yet to marry.
What is the name of Michael Olunga’s wife?
Michael Olunga’s wife
The striker is not married but is in a relationship.
Olunga is in long-term relationship with his long-term girlfriend, Grace.
Screenshots of Michael Olunga showering her girlfriend Grace with love:
Michael Olunga’s wealth
Olunga is currently the second highest paid footballer in Kenya taking home a weekly salary of Ksh7.5 million.
His Net worth is estimated to be $3.6 million.
Michael Olunga’s career profile
While still a student at the Upper Hill School, Olunga began his career with the Liberty Sports Academy in the Nairobi County League. He scored 32 goals for the side during the 2012 season.
On 19 December 2012, Olunga signed for Kenyan Premier League side Tusker from Liberty.
On 2014, he was loaned to fellow Premier League side Thika United for another year, before joining Gor Mahia before the beginning of the 2015 season.
On 17 February 2016, Olunga joined Swedish side Djurgårdens IF on a four-year contract.
In 2017, Olunga joined Guizhou Zhicheng side in China, which according his fans was the worst decision for him.
But according to him, his move would not affect him whatsoever and whatever people say he was committed to take his career to a new height, pointing out that there was so much quality in the Chinese League.
“I think I cannot decide my life on what other people think. When I made my move to China everyone counted me out but I believe now is the right time. I just keep on working hard and soon everyone will see,” said Olunga.
On 10 August 2018, Olunga joined Japanese club Kashiwa Reysol.
In January 2021, Olunga moved to Qatar Stars League champions Al-Duhail on a three-seasons contract, for a reported transfer fee of €6 million.
Michael Olunga’s Education
Olunga studied geospatial engineering at the Technical University of Kenya and pursued a Bachelor of Engineering degree.
This is why, most Kenyan fans call him “The Engineer”. According to him, his role model is the Dutch striker Robin van Persie.
Michael Olunga awards
The decorated athlete has bagged a couple of awards, trophies and achievements:
Tusker
- Kenyan Super Cup: 2013
- KPL Top 8 Cup: 2013
Gor Mahia
- Kenyan Premier League: 2014, 2015
- Kenyan Super Cup: 2015
- KPL Top 8 Cup: 2015
Kashiwa Reysol
- J2 League: 2019
Individual
- KPL Player of the Year: 2015
- J.League Top Scorer: 2020
- J.League MVP Award: 2020
- J.League Best XI: 2020
- Kenyan Outstanding Sports Personality of Year: 2021
- AFC Champions League Top Scorer: 2021