Martin Odegaard is a Norwegian professional football player who is playing as captain in both the Norway national team and Arsenal. He is regarded as one of the most creative midfielders of the world. This is because fans and analysts seek out his biography in order to know how a teenage star at Real Madrid could make it into an English Premier League leader. This article offers a definite view of his age, career achievements, physical height and his playing statistics.

Early Life and Background

Martin Odegaard was born on 17 December 1998 in Drammen Norway. He has been brought up in a sport oriented background and started his football career with a local club known as Dramen Strong. His father Hans Erik Odegaard was a retired professional football player who assisted in coach him when he was still young.

Odegaard was already in training with the first team of Stromsgodset when he was 13. His technical prowess and outlook on the field fast won him notice. This quick growth saw him to become the youngest player to be featured in the Norwegian top division when he was brought into the team at the young age of 15.

Professional Career Path

Stromsgodset and Real Madrid.

Odegaard had a huge impact in Norway in the year 2014 as he was able to deliver goals and assists at the age, which majority of players were still in school. He was signed in January 2015 by Real Madrid. He also became the youngest player to have ever played in the Spanish giants at the age of 16 years and 157 days old. He made a legendary entry as a replacement of Cristiano Ronaldo during his first appearance.

Netherlands and Spain Loan Spells.

Due to the highly competitive team, Odegaard took out loan time to have experience. He was a player in Heerenveen and Vitesse, Dutch Eredivisie. These actions enabled him to adapt to the demands of senior football in physical terms. His breakthrough came when he secured a loan in Real Sociedad in the 2019/2020 season and assisted them to win the Copa del Rey and become one of the best playmakers in the top tier  LaLiga.

Arsenal Career

Odegaard was on loan to Arsenal in January 2021. This relocation became a permanent one in the summer of 2021 at a fee of around 40 million Euro. His popularity expanded rapidly in the leadership of manager Mikel Arteta. The club made him the captain by the summer of 2022. He has since been the main figure at the midfield position of Arsenal and has spearheaded the club in a number of title battles and European campaigns.

Current Club and Position

London-based Martin Odegaard is still in the English premier league with Arsenal as of 2026. He wears the number 8 shirt.

His major role is as an attacking midfielder. He plays in the centre of the field very often but regularly pushes at the right side of the field to form passing angles. His principal duties are:

• Providing scoring opportunities by making through balls.
• Passing the game with accuracy.
• Taking charge of the pressing approach of the team to recover the ball.
• Accepting free kicks and corners.

Physical Attributes

Odegaard is also attributed with agility and balance and not pure physical power.

He is tall and slim hence is capable of moving fast in narrow areas. This will not allow defenders to steal the ball when he is dribbling.

Career Goals and Statistics

Odegaard has managed to keep his level of performance steady in London. His career sums up his significance both as a scorer and a creator by the beginning of 2026.

Arsenal Statistics

During his first five seasons with the Arsenal, he produced 41 goals in all competitions and gave 38 assists. He was twice the winner of the Arsenal Player of the Month award, namely in 2022/2023 and 2023/2024.

Current 2025/2026 Season Stats

His statistics continue to figure in the current 2025/2026 season of the Premier League:

• Matches Played: 20
• Goals: 1
• Assists: 5
• Passing Accuracy: Nearly 85%.
• Chances Created: Over 30

International Career

In the case of Norway national team, Odegaard has received more than 67 caps. He was the youngest player to play in Norway at the age of 15 and has played as the captain of the national team since March 2021.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which club does Martin Odegaard play in?
Martin Odegaard is an English Premier League player and the captain of the Arsenal club.

How old is Martin Odegaard?
He was born on 17 th December 1998, and he is 27 years old as of early 2026.

What role does Odegaard assume?
He is a midfielder attacking player and is typically placed in the middle midfield or to the right of the midfield.

How tall is Martin Odegaard?
His height is 178 cm that is, about 5 feet 10 inches.

What is his number of goals with Arsenal?
He has scored 41 goals in all the competitions in his first five seasons in Arsenal.

What is the foot that Martin Odegaard is wearing?
Odegaard is a left footed player and is famed with his extraordinary handling abilities using his left foot.

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