Martin Ødegaard had seven days to really celebrate with a World Cup ticket for Norway and Arsenal’s continued success at the top of the Premier League after the 4-1 win against city rivals Tottenham. This with the captain still outside the match arena. On Wednesday, Ødegaard got his first minutes back, here he got to be part of Arsenal’s charm stage to a 3-1 victory over Bayern Munich. Even though the captain has a measly 303 minutes on the pitch as we head into the first Advent this season, the Norwegian is still considered one of the very best in the world’s toughest league.
English Goal has analyzed their way to the ten best midfielders in the Premier League, we hang on and settle for the list and description of Martin Ødegaard. (here you have the full analysis).
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The 10 best midfielders in the Premier League:
10. Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal)
9. Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea)
8. Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)
7. Granit Xhaka (Sunderland)
6. Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle)
5. Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal and Norway)
“It was difficult to know exactly where Martin Ødegaard would be placed. He was a real contender for Player of the Year when Arsenal finished second to Manchester City in 2023-24, and now has a long track record of outstanding results in the Premier League, but has spent much of the last year either injured or in poor form.”
“At the end of the day, fifth place feels right. On his day, the Norwegian is still one of the world’s best playmakers and goal threats from midfield. Ironically, the Gunners’ poor form in 2025-26 without him and his leadership has hurt his cause, as Mikel Arteta can rely on a bigger squad to make up for the captain’s absence.”
4. Bruno Fernandes
3. Rodri (Manchester City)
2. Moises Caicedo (Chelsea)
1. Declan Rice
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