| Age | 27 years |
| Date of birth | December 17, 1998 |
| Height, weight | 178 cm, 68 kg |
| Place of birth | Drammen, Norway |
| Citizenship | Norway |
| Position | Attacking midfielder |
| Club | Arsenal |
| Number | 8 |
| With the team since | 2021 |
| Contract until | 2025 (with extension option) |
| Contract extension | extended in 2023 |
| Market value | ~90–110 million euros |
| Eye color | blue |
| Preferred foot | left |
Biography of Martin Ødegaard
Martin Ødegaard was born on December 17, 1998, in Drammen and from an early age was considered a football prodigy. His father, former footballer Hans Erik Ødegaard, played a key role in his development by coaching him and creating conditions for constant practice.
At just 15 years old, Ødegaard made his debut for Strømsgodset and became the youngest player and goal scorer in the history of the Norwegian league.
In 2015, he moved to Real Madrid, becoming the youngest player in the club’s history. However, due to high competition, he spent several years on loan:
- Heerenveen
- Vitesse
- Real Sociedad (where he won the Copa del Rey)
His full breakthrough came after moving to Arsenal. First on loan in 2021, then a permanent transfer. By 2022, he became the team captain and a key player.
At the international level, he debuted for the Norway national team at 15 and became its captain in 2021.
Personal life of Martin Ødegaard
Martin Ødegaard grew up in a sports-oriented family and was focused on football from a young age. He follows a disciplined lifestyle and is known for his maturity off the pitch.
He is in a relationship with Norwegian dancer Helene Spilling. The couple got married in 2024, with an official ceremony held in the summer of 2025. They have a son born in December 2024.
Ødegaard speaks several languages:
- Norwegian
- English
- Spanish
- partially Dutch
Interesting facts about Martin Ødegaard
- Debuted for the Norway national team at 15 — an absolute national record
- Became the youngest player in Real Madrid history at 16
- Trained with Bayern Munich and Manchester United in his youth
- Was included in Time’s list of most influential teenagers
- One of the best playmakers in the Premier League by chances created
- Has a religious upbringing and openly speaks about his faith
- Was inspired by Lionel Messi in childhood
- One of the most pressing midfielders in Europe
Statistics of Martin Ødegaard
Club statistics
| Club | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Strømsgodset | 25 | 5 |
| Real Madrid | 11 | 0 |
| Real Madrid Castilla | 62 | 5 |
| Heerenveen | 43 | 3 |
| Vitesse | 39 | 11 |
| Real Sociedad | 36 | 7 |
| Arsenal | 226 | 42 |
| Total | 458 | 78 |
Norway national team statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 67 |
| Goals | 4 |
Goals for national team
| No. | Date | Opponent | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07.06.2019 | Romania | Euro qualification |
| 2 | 25.03.2022 | Slovakia | Friendly match |
| 3 | 12.09.2023 | Georgia | Euro qualification |
| 4 | 09.09.2025 | Moldova | World Cup qualification |
Scandals involving Martin Ødegaard
Martin Ødegaard is considered one of the most professional and disciplined players in modern football. No major scandals related to his behavior off the pitch or conflicts have been recorded.
The only media discussions were related to his early move to Real Madrid and the pressure associated with expectations from a young talent, but this was not accompanied by conflicts or disciplinary issues.
