Martin Ødegaard
Norway · #10 · Attacking midfielder
Norway · #10 · Attacking midfielderMartin Ødegaard is the captain of Norway and was playing for Arsenal in the Premier League at the time of the tournament, where he had established himself as one of the best attacking midfielders in English football. He emerged as a teenager at Real Madrid but truly found his form at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta, becoming the creative hub of a team that had challenged for Premier League titles. His vision, technical quality, and leadership make him the most important player Norway have had in a generation.
Martin Ødegaard — 2026 World Cup profile
- NationNorway · Group I
- PositionAttacking midfielder
- Shirt number#10
- Age27 (born December 17, 1998)
- ClubArsenal FCat the 2026 World Cup
- Club leaguePremier League · England
- NationalityNorway
- BirthplaceDrammen, Norway
- International caps69 (pre-tournament)
- Height178 cm
Arsenal FCSquad/player metadata only — no scores, results or per-tournament stats. International caps are a pre-tournament career total.