Arsenal go into the international break alone at the top of the Premier League table with an incredible 27 points after 10 games. Manager Mikel Arteta is of course praised and so is captain Martin Ødegaard.
Most recently this weekend at home at the Emirates against Hull, Martin Ødegaard scored the only goal of the game and secured three points and at the same time a step closer to Aaron Ramsey’s goal record. – A record the Norwegian midfielder will reach with several games left.
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Martin Ødegaard is just three goals away from passing Aaron Ramsey as the highest-scoring midfielder in Arsenal’s Premier League history.
| Aaron Ramsey | Martin Ødegaard | |
|---|---|---|
| PL matches | 262 | 186 |
| PL goals | 40 | 38 |
The Norwegian led Arsenal to their first league title in 22 years last season. If he avoids major injuries, he will become the highest-scoring midfielder in the Premier League in Arsenal history already this season. When all is said and done, Martin Ødegaard will go down in history as a Gunners legend.
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Highlights of Ødegaard’s career
Early debut in Norway
Ødegaard made his debut for Strømsgodset in the Eliteserien as a 15-year-old in 2014 and became the youngest player ever in the Norwegian top division. He also became the youngest goalscorer in the Eliteserien when he scored against Sarpsborg 08 the same season.
Real Madrid (2015–2021)
As a 16-year-old, he signed for Real Madrid after an intense pursuit from Europe’s biggest clubs. He was loaned out to Heerenveen, Vitesse and Real Sociedad – where he impressed greatly – before returning to Madrid. He never got the big break at the Santiago Bernabéu, but showed his immense talent in La Liga.
Arsenal (2021–)
First on loan in January 2021, then permanently bought for around £30 million. He quickly became a key player and was named club captain in 2022. In the 2023/24 season, he led Arsenal to a second-place finish in the Premier League, and last season he was captain as the club won its first league championship in 22 years. He has also won the FA Cup with the club.
The national team
Ødegaard made his debut for Norway in 2014 as a 15-year-old – the youngest debutant in the history of Norwegian national team football. He has been national team captain since 2021 and is one of Norway’s most important players of all time. He was also a key part of the Norwegian team that qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
