Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
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| Nationality | Norway |
| Date of Birth | 17/12/1998 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Drammen, Norway |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Martin Ødegaard
09/09/2026
Martin Ødegaard scored the winning goal in Arsenal's 1-0 Champions League victory over Napoli and was praised for thriving in a more advanced role under Mikel Arteta. The performance was highlighted as a strong sign of his return to top form after a difficult 2025-26 season disrupted by injury.
21/08/2026
Ødegaard said he felt back to his best after starting the new season strongly for Arsenal, including goals in wins over Manchester City and Coventry City. Reports also noted that his 2025-26 campaign had been hampered by injury, making the improved early-season output especially significant.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Martin Ødegaard |
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| Known For | Captain of Arsenal FC and Norway national team |
| Debut | Professional debut at age 15 for Strømsgodset IF in 2014 |
| Father | Hans Erik Ødegaard (former professional footballer and coach) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.78 m |
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| Preferred Foot | Left |
| Position | Attacking Midfielder |
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Career
| Current Club | Arsenal FC |
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| Joined Current Club | 20/08/2021 |
| Contract Expires | 30/06/2028 |
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| National Team Caps | Norway |
| Appearances | 176 |
| Goals | 35 |
| Assists | 37 |
| Captaincy | Captain of Arsenal FC and Norway national team |
Style Quotient
| Squad Number | 8 |
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| Outfitter | Nike |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Became the youngest player to score for Strømsgodset IF in the Tippeligaen | |
| 2. Moved to Real Madrid at age 16 as a teenage prodigy | |
| 3. Captains both Arsenal FC and the Norway national team simultaneously | |
| 4. Made his professional debut at age 15, becoming the youngest player in Tippeligaen history | |
| 5. Crossed the 2500 ELO rating barrier in football technical metrics, recognized as one of the most technically gifted midfielders in modern football |
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