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 |
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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 |
Season | Squad | Competition | Best Stats |
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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 |
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