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Martin Odegaard
Born: December 17, 1998
Height: 5' 9" (176cm)
Weight: 10st 10lb (68kg)
Hometown: Drammen, Norway
Nationality: 
Norwegian
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NorwegianPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2015-2021 | Real Madrid |
| → 2018-2019 | Vitesse (loan) | |
| → 2019-2020 | Real Sociedad (loan) | |
| → 2021 | Arsenal (loan) | |
| 2021- | Arsenal | |
Sports Mole has 1,900 articles about Martin Odegaard. Articles 1 to 40:
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Martin Odegaard in line for "complicated" Arsenal contract talks after three Andrea Berta priorities
Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard will "certainly" be in line for a new contract in due course, but talks will prove more complicated than three other Gunners priorities, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.22:04
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Arsenal's Eberechi Eze could emulate Harry Kane and Spurs cult hero in Aston Villa Premier League clash
Arsenal playmaker Eberechi Eze could be the Gunners' secret weapon in their Premier League showdown with Aston Villa on Tuesday night, the statistics suggest.Dec 29, 16:54
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Premier League GW18 Team of the Week: Florian Wirtz, Martin Odegaard, Rayan Cherki
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 18 of the 2025-26 season, including Florian Wirtz, Martin Odegaard and Rayan Cherki.Dec 29, 08:27
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Preview:Arsenal vs Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 28, 09:49
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Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta opens up on 'awkward' injury blow to key defender
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirms that Riccardo Calafiori has picked up an injury and as a result missed the Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion.Dec 27, 19:57
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Arsenal 2-1 Brighton: Highlights, man of the match, stats as own goal sends Gunners top
Arsenal benefit from an own goal for the fourth time in four matches as Mikel Arteta's men return to the Premier League summit with a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates.Dec 27, 16:56
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Arsenal vs. Brighton: Why Mikel Arteta's men must keep clean sheet as pleasing Martin Odegaard stat emerges
Arsenal host Brighton & Hove Albion in Saturday's Premier League clash, and failure to keep a clean sheet could spell serious danger for Mikel Arteta and co.Dec 26, 17:40
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Preview:Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 25, 17:30
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Arsenal Invincible delivers Declan Rice/Martin Odegaard captain verdict after "out of order" Tony Adams comments
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour uses a cricket analogy to disagree with Tony Adams's Declan Rice captain claim, in an exclusive interview with Sports Mole.Dec 24, 21:52
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Mikel Arteta offered surprise Eberechi Eze suggestion by Arsenal Invincible - "Not rocket science"
Arsenal playmaker Eberechi Eze could be used in a different way by Mikel Arteta as he struggles to showcase his creative talents in red and white, a Gunners legend exclusively tells Sports Mole.Dec 24, 15:42
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Arsenal transfer news: Ethan Nwaneri fear emerges as Gunners 'very interested' in Marseille teenager
Arsenal reportedly find themselves in a three-way battle to sign a teenage Marseille talent, in a move that could have potential implications for Ethan Nwaneri.Dec 23, 15:23
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Two Arsenal changes "nailed on" for Everton Premier League clash as Martin Zubimendi prediction made
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta should make two "nailed on" changes for Saturday's Premier League showdown with Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Charles Watts exclusively tells Sports Mole.Dec 19, 15:25
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Arsenal lineup vs. Everton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Mikel Arteta makes three changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Everton.Dec 18, 11:32
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Arsenal 'showing' transfer interest in 20-year-old AC Milan goalkeeper who previously made three penalty saves against the Gunners
Arsenal are reportedly showing an interest in signing a 20-year-old AC Milan goalkeeper who previously made three penalty saves against the Gunners.Dec 17, 17:18
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Arsenal transfer news: Toni Fruk truth revealed after London agent meeting and 'wild speculation'
The truth behind Arsenal's pursuit of a 24-year-old Croatian playmaker is revealed following reports from his homeland.Dec 11, 23:29
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Arsenal injury news: Mikel Arteta latest update on "dangerous circle" as Max Dowman timeline confirmed
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta delivers the latest on how long Max Dowman will be sidelined for, with the head coach facing criticism for his training methods.Dec 10, 19:28
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Chelsea-Arsenal starting lineups confirmed as Cole Palmer decision and William Saliba shock revealed
Chelsea and Arsenal confirm their starting lineups for Sunday's blockbuster Premier League London derby at Stamford Bridge.Nov 30, 15:12
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Arsenal lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League London derby as Arteta faces Martinelli, Madueke dilemma
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's Premier League London derby with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.Nov 28, 15:01
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How Eberechi Eze differs to Martin Odegaard as Mikel Arteta faces huge Arsenal dilemma
An Arsenal legend - speaking to Sports Mole - highlights the key difference between Eberechi Eze and Martin Odegaard as Mikel Arteta prepares for the best kind of selection dilemma.Nov 25, 17:06
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Arsenal injury news: Martin Odegaard returns but Gunners quartet miss training before Bayern Munich clash
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to welcome playmaker Martin Odegaard back to the matchday squad for the hosting of Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday night.Nov 25, 15:44
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Team News: Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Arsenal and Bayern Munich.Nov 24, 10:46
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Arsenal lineup vs. Bayern Munich: Predicted XI for Champions League clash after Martin Odegaard, Viktor Gyokeres updates
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.Nov 24, 10:24
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Preview:Arsenal vs Bayern Munich - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Arsenal and Bayern Munich, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 24, 09:53
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Bayern Munich: Odegaard, Gyokeres, Gabriel latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.Nov 24, 07:00
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Arsenal 4-1 Spurs: Mikel Arteta's men are Premier League champions in waiting after derby devastation
North London remains red after an Eberechi Eze-inspired Arsenal thrash Tottenham Hotspur 4-1. And at this rate, the ribbons on the Premier League trophy will be red next year too.Nov 23, 18:43
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Arsenal-Spurs starting lineups confirmed as Odegaard, Gyokeres, Hincapie decisions revealed for North London derby
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur confirm their starting lineups for Sunday's Premier League North London derby at the Emirates Stadium.Nov 23, 15:00
Arsenal receive late quadruple injury boost before Tottenham clash as Martin Odegaard gives update
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard delivers a late injury update ahead of Sunday's Premier League North London derby with Tottenham Hotspur, which the Gunners could receive a quadruple boost for.Nov 23, 11:22
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Bukayo Saka has picked up one surprise trait to become "growing voice" for Arsenal and England
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has developed a more desirable captain's trait as he matures as a player and a person, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.Nov 22, 13:58
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Arsenal injury news: Martin Odegaard set for 'superhero return' in North London derby
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to welcome Martin Odegaard back to the squad on Sunday after seven games out with a knee injury.Nov 21, 16:58
Team News: Arsenal vs. Tottenham injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.Nov 21, 16:53
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Arsenal injury latest: Mikel Arteta delivers Gabriel update before Spurs as Odegaard, Gyokeres question answered
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reveals that Gabriel Magalhaes will be sidelined for "weeks" with the muscular injury he sustained while representing Brazil during the international break, but he is coy about other players' availabilities.Nov 21, 14:25
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Eberechi Eze could thrive in rarely-used Arsenal role if two things happen, Gunners expert suggests
Eberechi Eze should make the Arsenal left-wing spot his "own" as the 2025-26 season continues, but two things may need to happen for him to usurp Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, Charles Watts exclusively tells Sports Mole.Nov 20, 17:55
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Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Tottenham clash: Gabriel, Gyokeres, Martinelli latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with North London derby rivals Tottenham Hotspur.Nov 20, 09:28
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Arsenal injury news: Mikel Arteta receives positive update on defender as 'return date' revealed ahead of North London derby
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reportedly receives a positive update regarding the fitness of one of his defenders ahead of the team's clash against Tottenham Hotspur.Nov 16, 18:28
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Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta star "fighting to get back" amid rumours of January Emirates exit
An Arsenal star speaks out regarding a possible exit from the club amid growing rumours that they could leave Mikel Arteta's side in the near future.Nov 15, 00:56
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How Noni Madueke injury return could impact Eberechi Eze as Arsenal's attacking possibilities assessed
Noni Madueke's imminent return from injury could impact Eberechi Eze's place in the Arsenal side, Gunners correspondent Charles Watts exclusively Sports Mole.Nov 14, 16:37
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Preview:Italy vs Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Italy and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 14, 09:17
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Martin Odegaard injury: Mikel Arteta sent instruction over Arsenal captain after Norway manager comments
Arsenal expert Charles Watts sends an instruction to Mikel Arteta over captain Martin Odegaard ahead of the playmaker's anticipated return from injury.Nov 13, 13:13
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Arsenal transfer news: Four Premier League clubs 'on alert' for star as player struggles for minutes under Mikel Arteta
A number of Premier League clubs are reportedly on high alert for an Arsenal star as they have found game time under Mikel Arteta limited this season.Nov 12, 17:35
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Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Norway and Estonia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 11, 14:30
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