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Martin Ødegaard

Martin Ødegaard, born on December 17, 1998, is a highly skilled Norwegian midfielder renowned for his exceptional technique, dribbling, vision, and passing. Starting his senior career at just 15 with Strømsgodset in 2014, Ødegaard quickly made headlines by becoming the youngest goalscorer in the Tippeligaen. In 2015, he signed with Real Madrid for €4 million, becoming their youngest player. After limited playtime, he went on loan to Heerenveen, Vitesse, and Real Sociedad, where he won the Copa del Rey in 2019. Ødegaard joined Arsenal in 2021 for £30 million and was named captain in 2022. He also made his senior international debut for Norway at 15, setting records as the youngest player in both Norway’s senior team and a UEFA European Championship qualifier.

Category Details
Full Name Martin Ødegaard
Date of Birth 17 December 1998 (age 25)
Place of Birth Drammen, Norway
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position Midfielder
Current Team Arsenal
Number 8
Youth Career 2005–2009: Drammen Strong
2009–2014: Strømsgodset

Personal Stats

Season Squad Competition Best Stats
2014 Strømsgodset Tippeligaen 5 Goals, 6 Assists
2018-2019 Vitesse Eredivisie 8 Goals, 10 Assists
2019-2020 Real Sociedad La Liga 4 Goals, 6 Assists
2021-2022 Arsenal Premier League 7 Goals, 4 Assists
2022-2023 Arsenal Premier League 15 Goals, 7 Assists
2023-2024 Arsenal Premier League 8 Goals, 10 Assists