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MartinOedegaard

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Player Bio

Norway
Norway
Nationality
8Shirt Number
17/12/1998Date Of Birth
27Age
MidfielderPosition

All competitions

2026

Total
Appearances33
Starting eleven33
Mins played260260
Goals00
Minutes per goal-0
Assists33
Own goals00
Penalty goals00
Penalties missed00
Shots on target11
Shots off target22
Blocked shots22
Goals outside box00
Hit woodwork00
Freekick goals00
Offsides00
Corners55
Crosses00
Successful crosses55
Tackles44
Clearances22
Yellow cards00
Red cards00
Fouls commited33
Fouls suffered33

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.