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My Take
I have a soft spot for Martin Ødegaard because few players have carried the weight of expectation he did. A teenage prodigy from Drammen, signed by Real Madrid before he could grow into himself, he could easily have become a cautionary tale of hype. Instead he is now captain of both Arsenal and Norway, threading some of the most intelligent passes in the Premier League. That detour-laden journey from boy wonder to genuine leader is exactly the kind of redemption I find moving. His vision and touch feel earned rather than gifted, and I quietly root for him every week.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Martin Ødegaard
- Name (Japanese)
- マルティン・ウーデゴール
- Reading
- まるてぃん・うーでごーる
- Born
- December 17, 1998 (age 27)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Drammen, Viken, Norway
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 178 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Martin Ødegaard born?
Born December 17, 1998 (age 27).
Where is Martin Ødegaard from?
Martin Ødegaard is from Drammen, Viken, Norway.
What does Martin Ødegaard do?
Martin Ødegaard works as association football player.
How tall is Martin Ødegaard?
Martin Ødegaard is 178 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.