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Arsenal

Martin Ødegaard

Position
Attacking midfielder
Nationality
Norway
Height
178 cm
Games
16
12 starts
Minutes
1,094
68 a game
Goals
4
3.3 xG
Assists
1
4.5 xA

Player profile

1,082 min · vs 96 attacking midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method

Archetype: Creative playmaker

Ødegaard is one of the best passers among attacking midfielders: more passes into the final third than nearly anyone, accurate, and high on expected assists. He shoots less than most in his role and wins nothing in the air.

Key strengths, areas for development and similar players

Key strengths

  • Progressive passing. 10.23 passes into the final third per 90, percentile 99, at 89.5% accuracy, percentile 94.

  • Creates quality chances. 0.37 xA per 90, percentile 95, and 2.58 key passes per 90, percentile 88.

  • Wins duels. 53.3% of duels won, percentile 89.

Areas for development

  • Low shot volume. 1.75 shots per 90, percentile 23.

  • No aerial game. 0.00 aerials won per 90, percentile 0.

Similar players

  • Isco Real BetisPasses into the final third 99 v 96, pass accuracy 94 v 97, xA 95 v 90.

Against 99 attacking midfielders

Against the rest

How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of attacking midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle

Top fifth in 6 of 15 measures.

Touches, shots and positions

On the pitch

Busiest in the final third, right (20%), average spot right half-space, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.

Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third

Own third 10%, Middle third 48%, Final third 42%

Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.

By competition

The season

CompetitionAppsMinGoalsAssistsxGnpxGxAShotsKey passesRating
Premier League9739202.162.161.9514177.51
Champions League4212110.250.251.875107.93
EFL Cup259000.060.060.58137.65
Community Shield184100.850.850.09218.55

16 games

Match by match

Rating game by game, average 7.49
Oldest to newest
Best: 9.0 at Napoli, 9 Sep. Hover or tap a bar.