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Mikel Merino career

club career

SeasonClub
25/26
ArsenalArsenal
33
1884
3
6
FA CupFA Cup
1
90
0
0
Champions LeagueChampions League
7
515
0
2
Premier LeaguePremier League
21
1006
3
4
Carabao CupCarabao Cup
4
273
0
0
24/25
ArsenalArsenal
43
2568
6
9
Champions LeagueChampions League
12
817
4
2
Premier LeaguePremier League
28
1586
2
7
Carabao CupCarabao Cup
3
165
0
0
23/24
Real SociedadReal Sociedad
39
3111
4
7
Champions LeagueChampions League
7
630
1
2
LaLigaLaLiga
32
2481
3
5
22/23
Real SociedadReal Sociedad
38
2855
9
2
Europa LeagueEuropa League
5
361
0
0
LaLigaLaLiga
33
2494
9
2
21/22
Real SociedadReal Sociedad
39
3315
2
4
Europa LeagueEuropa League
5
425
0
1
LaLigaLaLiga
34
2890
2
3
19/20
Real SociedadReal Sociedad
37
3229
1
5
Super CupSuper Cup
1
90
0
0
LaLigaLaLiga
36
3139
1
5
20/21
Real SociedadReal Sociedad
32
2668
6
2
Europa LeagueEuropa League
6
513
2
0
LaLigaLaLiga
26
2155
4
2
18/19
Real SociedadReal Sociedad
29
2055
3
3
LaLigaLaLiga
29
2055
3
3
17/18
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
24
1347
1
1
Premier LeaguePremier League
24
1347
1
1
16/17
Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund
8
298
0
0
BundesligaBundesliga
8
298
0
0
15/16
OsasunaOsasuna
34
2903
0
4
Segunda DivisionSegunda Division
34
2903
0
4

International career

SeasonTeam
25/26
SpainSpain
6
466
0
6
World Cup Qualification UEFAWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
6
466
0
6
24/25
SpainSpain
7
350
0
2
UEFA Nations League AUEFA Nations League A
7
350
0
2
2024
SpainSpain
7
182
0
1
European ChampionshipEuropean Championship
7
182
0
1
2023
SpainSpain
6
370
2
1
European Championship QualificationEuropean Championship Qualification
6
370
2
1
2020
Spain U23Spain U23
0
0
0
0
Summer OlympicsSummer Olympics
0
0
0
0
21/22
SpainSpain
3
54
1
0
World Cup Qualification UEFAWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
3
54
1
0
20/21
SpainSpain
5
338
1
0
UEFA Nations League AUEFA Nations League A
5
338
1
0
2019
Spain U21Spain U21
5
170
0
0
EURO U21EURO U21
5
170
0
0
2017
Spain U21Spain U21
2
91
0
0
EURO U21EURO U21
2
91
0
0

Key

Key:

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Frequently asked questions

Martin Odegaard captains Arsenal and plays either as a central attacking midfielder or as a right-sided interior in the central midfield.

Martin Odegaard was born in the city of Drammen, located in the Buskerud county of Norway.

Martin Odegaard dons the No. 8 jersey at Arsenal, previously worn by legends like Freddie Ljungberg and also by his current coach Mikel Arteta.

Martin Odegaard stands at 1.78m (5ft 10in) and is among the best midfielders in the world.

Martin Odegaard weighs 68kg (150 lbs). He's got incredible work-rate off the ball, and is blessed with eagle-eyed vision that helps him find teammates via line-breaking passes.

From 2005 to 2009, Martin Odegaard played for local club Drammen Strong, before joining the Stromgodset academy.

Martin Odegaard is yet to become a father, but he announced on social media in August 2024 that he is expecting his first child with partner Helene Spilling.

Martin Odegaard isn't married yet, but has been in a relationship with Helene Spilling, a dancer who won Norway's Strictly Come Dancing show in 2021.