Martin Ødegaard is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for and captains both Premier League club Arsenal and the Norway national team. Considered one of the best midfielders in the world, he is known for his technique, dribbling ability, vision and range of passing.
Ødegaard with Arsenal in 2022
Ødegaard playing for Real Madrid Castilla in 2015
Ødegaard (left) playing for Arsenal in 2021
Ødegaard (right) playing for Arsenal at the 2023 MLS All-Star Game
Norway national football team
The Norway national football team represents Norway in men's international football's, and is controlled by the Norwegian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Norway. Norway's home ground is Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo and their head coach is Ståle Solbakken. Norway has participated three times in the FIFA World Cup, and once in the UEFA European Championship (2000).
Ståle Solbakken is currently the manager of Norway.
John Arne Riise is the most capped male player in the history of Norway with 110 caps.
Jørgen Juve is the top male goalscorer in the history of Norway with 33 goals.