Martin Odegaard is a highly talented midfielder who currently plays for Arsenal and captains the Norway national team. He joined Arsenal in January 2021 on loan from Real Madrid, and his performances during that loan spell convinced Arsenal to sign him permanently in August 2021 for £34 million.

Under the guidance of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, Odegaard has continued to excel and reach new heights in his abilities. In July 2022, he took over the captaincy from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, becoming Arsenal’s first-team captain. Odegaard’s appointment as captain reflects the high standards set by Arteta.

Before joining Arsenal, Odegaard spent six years at Real Madrid. He joined the club as a 16-year-old in January 2015, with Los Blancos paying Stromsgodset £2.5 million for his signature. However, Odegaard had several loan spells away from Real Madrid, including stints at Heerenveen, Vitesse Arnhem, and Real Sociedad. Despite his potential, he only made 11 appearances for the senior team at Real Madrid.

Born on December 17, 1998, Odegaard is currently 24 years old. He began his career at Drammen Strong’s academy in 2005 and has since developed into a highly regarded midfielder.

Off the field, Odegaard is in a relationship with Helene Spilling, as confirmed by their social media posts. Spilling is a Norwegian dancer and TV personality who has competed on Skal vi Danse, the Norwegian version of Strictly Come Dancing. She is two-and-a-half years older than Odegaard.

Martin Odegaard owns an Audi RSQ3, a sports utility vehicle with a five-cylinder petrol engine. He has been spotted driving this car by Arsenal fans leaving Emirates Stadium.

Odegaard comes from a family of six, including his parents, Hans Erik and Lene Cecilie, and his three siblings, Mari, Emile, and Kristoffer. His father, Hans Erik, had a career as a professional footballer, playing for Stromsgodset and Sandefjord. He later became a coach, briefly managing Real Madrid’s Under-17 side and also coaching Mjondalen and Sandefjord.

Martin Odegaard is an accomplished midfielder who has made a significant impact at Arsenal and is highly regarded as the captain of the Norway national team.