Martin Ødegaard
ARS
Attacking Midfielder
Creative Playmaker
Dec 17, 1998 (27)
Left
5'10"
150 lb
Takes five shots in win
Odegaard had five shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Everton.
Analysis: Odegaard was heavily involved in Arsenal's attacking play, attempting five shots and delivering the corner that indirectly led to Ezri Konsa's opening goal. The Norwegian midfielder also produced an impressive individual run through Everton's defense, although Vitalii Mykolenko prevented him from finishing the move with a last-ditch block. Despite his creative involvement, Odegaard has now gone five consecutive Premier League matches without a direct goal contribution. He has registered two goals, 14 shots and 15 chances created across eight league appearances this season, remaining a central figure in Arsenal's attacking buildup despite his recent lack of goals and assists.
Generates an assist
Odegaard assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich.
Analysis: Odegaard was able to get five crosses in and eventually did get an assist for Arsenal. He remains the team's most creative player, and he'll be a key player for the Gunners in order to break through against an Everton team that has only allowed seven goals in EPL play to start this season.
Struggles to influence
Odegaard generated two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: Odegaard recorded two inaccurate crosses without attempting a shot across the full 90 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest. He created one of Arsenal's better first-half openings by releasing Kai Havertz into the penalty area, although the forward could only fire into the side netting from a difficult angle. Odegaard also helped construct the second-half move that ended with Declan Rice shooting over from close range, but Arsenal's overall lack of creativity limited his fantasy production despite the narrow victory.
Active in attack against Leeds
Odegaard played 89 minutes and received a yellow card as Arsenal came from behind to defeat Leeds United on Saturday.
Analysis: Odegaard was heavily involved up front as he registered two shots on target with an xG of 0.94. Unfortunately, he saw no goals or assists on Saturday, and he failed to convert a big chance. Nevertheless, the Norwegian made 10 passes into the final third and 12 line-breaking passes, staying active as the link between the midfield and attack. He also received his first booking of the Premier League season for committing a foul in the 84th minute.
Provides assist after ankle recovery
Odegaard (ankle) delivered an assist during Thursday's UEFA Nations League loss to Wales.
Analysis: Odegaard was dealing with a slight blow heading into this game, but it didn't prevent him from making a full-match appearance. He took advantage of his opportunity to thread a great through ball in the first half, notching his third assist in as many games over the current international window. If he avoids further setbacks, the midfielder will be expected to remain an elite ball distributor and will likely be chosen over Eberechi Eze at the No. 10 role when club activity resumes after the break.
Back in training after ankle knock
Odegaard (ankle) returned to Norway training Wednesday in Cardiff after missing Tuesday's session, but remains uncertain for Thursday's Nations League match against Wales, according to head coach Stale Solbakken, per VG. "I wish I could say yes, but I don't know. I can't say no either. He's going to do some testing today, but we'll see. He's here. If he wasn't, there wouldn't have been a chance.", with assistant coach Brede Hangeland adding earlier that X-rays showed no significant damage. "As far as I understood, there was nothing dramatic in those [X-ray] images."
Analysis: Odegaard hurt his ankle when Bernardo Silva caught him late in Sunday's defeat to Portugal. He missed training Tuesday but was back on the pitch Wednesday, and Norway will decide on Thursday's game against Wales after seeing how he handles the session, with Sunday's match in Portugal the next chance if not. Whether he plays this week or not, being back in training so soon is good news for Arsenal after the scare, as their top scorer this season with four goals across all competitions looks set to avoid a lengthy layoff.
Hurt ankle after challenge in extra time
Odegaard hurt his ankle in Norway's 2-1 loss to Portugal after a challenge with Bernardo Silva in extra time, with no diagnosis established yet, according to Radio H. Odegaard said to TV2 "I took a knock to my ankle, it definitely won't feel good tonight, but I hope it improves over the next few days," and was unhappy with the challenge, adding "he lost his head, he just kicked me down long after I had played the ball, I didn't understand what he was doing."
Analysis: Odegaard had gone two consecutive Premier League matches without a goal contribution before the break, most recently registering one shot across 73 minutes in the loss to Brighton, and his ankle issue now adds fresh concern ahead of Norway's next two games against Wales and Portugal on Thursday and Sunday, respectively. His status will be worth monitoring as further tests and updates emerge.
Transparent in defeat
Odegaard generated one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Brighton.
Analysis: Odegaard registered one shot without troubling Bart Verbruggen across 73 minutes before being replaced by Max Dowman, with his best contribution coming in the 19th minute when he picked out Bukayo Saka in the six-yard box for Arsenal's clearest first-half chance that the winger failed to convert. He was unable to impose himself against Brighton's relentless pressing structure throughout a first half where the home side dominated. Odegaard has now gone two consecutive Premier League matches without a direct goal contribution as Arsenal's creative output dipped in this fixture.
Creates five chances
Odegaard registered one cross (one accurate) and five chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Sunderland.
Analysis: Odegaard was Arsenal's main creative presence, generating five chances despite finishing without a goal or assist. He also contributed defensively with one tackle won and one interception, adding to an active performance on both sides of the ball. The midfielder remains a central part of Arsenal's attack and has scored twice through four Premier League appearances this season.
Bags winner versus Napoli
Odegaard scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and six chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Napoli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.
Analysis: Odegaard scored the lone goal of Wednesday's Champions League opener, a strike in the 75th minute from outside the box assisted by Christos Tzolis. It was one of three shots he took in the match and he also created a team-high six chances in the victory. Odegaard has now scored in three of four appearances across the Premier League and Champions League this season, an excellent start to the season for the midfielder.
Scores winner
Odegaard scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Chelsea.
Analysis: Odegaard delivered the game‑winner for Arsenal in the London derby and added four key passes in the performance. He's now up to two goals through three Premier League appearances, consistently filling the stat sheet with seven key passes, two shots on target, and three tackles won, a steady, reliable production that keeps him central to Arsenal's midfield.
Scores Friday
Odegaard scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 3-0 win against Coventry City.
Analysis: Odegaard created three chances and added a goal during the 3-0 thrashing of Coventry. It was an excellent performance for the midfielder, who should be a huge part of the XI throughout the campaign. There will be tougher matches in the future, but the champions are favorites to repeat and Odegaard is a big part of why.
Encouraging display in Shield win
Odegaard put in an encouraging performance as Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, according to coach Mikel Arteta. "He missed five or six months for different things and it was extremely difficult for him to get any momentum. I'm sure this year if we can maintain him fit, available with the players around him, we're going to see a very different Martin. I sense from the first day that he joined that he has something else on the belly that he wants to prove and show because the team needs it as well"
Analysis: Odegaard dealt with injury issues throughout last season, which limited him to 24 Premier League appearances and 16 starts with a modest goal and six assists compared to previous campaigns, before rediscovering his form at the World Cup with four assists across five appearances for Norway. As Arsenal's captain and undisputed number 10, his vision and passing range remain central to how the champions build their attack when he's available, and this performance offers an early sign of the impact manager Mikel Arteta believes he can have if he stays healthy. Odegaard is expected to build on this momentum as the new season begins.
Expects bounce-back season
Odegaard is expected to have a bigger impact this season after injury issues limited his consistency last year, according to coach Mikel Arteta. "I think those two cases, him and Bukayo as well, I see something else. Obviously they had some issues last year and they couldn't have the consistency levels that they know they can bring to the team. So there is a big margin and a big gap there that I think the team is going to benefit from because I can see the desire in them"
Analysis: Odegaard dealt with injury issues throughout last season, which limited him to 24 Premier League appearances and 16 starts with a modest one goal and six assists compared to previous campaigns, before rediscovering his form at the World Cup with four assists across five appearances for Norway. As Arsenal's captain and undisputed number 10, his vision and passing range remain central to how the champions build their attack when he's available. Odegaard is expected to build on that momentum as the new season gets underway.
Back in training for preseason
Odegaard is back in training with Arsenal for preseason after his run with Norway at the World Cup, the club announced.
Analysis: Odegaard was superb at the tournament, tallying four assists across five appearances before Norway's exit in the quarterfinals, a reminder of his creative ceiling as a playmaker who dictates play through the middle. He dealt with injury issues throughout last season, which limited him to 24 Premier League appearances and 16 starts with a modest one goal and six assists compared to previous campaigns. As Arsenal's captain and undisputed number 10 under coach Mikel Arteta, his vision and passing range remain central to how the champions build their attack when he's available. Odegaard is expected to build up his fitness during preseason as he looks to bounce back from an injury hit year.
Assists in loss to England
Odegaard assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to England.
Analysis: Odegaard was active in midfield, with his 80 accurate passes qualifying as the second highest figure on the team and one of them leading to Andreas Schjelderup's 36th-minute opener. The playmaker posted his fourth assist over five matches played in the international competition. While he won't be able to improve that tally, it was a solid World Cup campaign for him, with set-piece duties keeping him relevant for the Norwegian squad regardless of opposition. He'll now focus on club activity, looking to get some rest at the beginning of the preseason in hopes to avoid injuries and realize his potential as a key figure in Arsenal's midfield.
Lacks decisive touch Sunday
Odegaard registered three shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Brazil.
Analysis: Odegaard's three-game assisting streak ended as he couldn't make his crosses count this time, though he remained productive with 101 accurate passes and multiple shots during the win. The Arsenal star has recorded most minutes in the current World Cup, except in the third group match where he was rested. He'll have another chance to get back on track in the quarterfinals, hoping to support the team through creative skill.
Assists in win
Odegaard assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against Cote D'ivoire.
Analysis: Odegaard was all-action throughout Tuesday's win, up and down the pitch contributing in a huge way throughout. The attacking midfielder got his goal contribution for the opener setting up Antonio Nusa and nearly had a second goal contribution later in the match. Odegaard will need to be hugely involved if Norway want to pull off a shock against Brazil.
Sets up teammate in Senegal game
Odegaard assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Monday's 3-2 victory over Senegal.
Analysis: Odegaard had a complete offensive game, engineering several menacing actions, putting up stats across the board and assisting Erling Haaland's first goal with a deft through ball to cap off a counter. It's his second consecutive assist in the World Cup. He could have scored very early, but he hit Edouard Mendy from point-blank range. He also led his team in crosses. He has tallied at least two in the first three tilts, totaling five (two accurate) and adding four shots (one on target), two chances created and four corners.
Assists from corner
Odegaard assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 4-1 victory versus Iraq.
Analysis: Odegaard took only one of Norway's five corners as Julian Ryerson handed most of the set piece responsibilities elsewhere, but his one delivery proved decisive, picked out by Leo Ostigard for the assist. Beyond that, the captain was not heavily involved as an attacking threat, with the corner standing as his only chance created in the game and just one shot from outside the box to his name. His role in building play to break down Iraq's defense should not be overlooked, however, as he completed 41 of his 42 passes.
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