Martin Ødegaard's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 16, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Martin Ødegaard.

Martin Ødegaard is a highly regarded Norwegian professional footballer. He currently captains both Premier League club Arsenal and the Norway national team. Known for his exceptional vision, passing accuracy, and impressive dribbling skills, he is widely recognized as one of the top midfielders in contemporary football.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

April 2014: Statoil Talent Award

In April 2014, Drammen Strong was selected by Ødegaard to receive a prize of 50,000 kroner (€5,800) when the young player was given the Statoil talent award.

April 2014: League Debut for Strømsgodset

In April 2014, Ødegaard made his league debut for Strømsgodset against Aalesunds FK, becoming the youngest player ever to play in Tippeligaen.

September 2014: Praised as a talented player

In September 2014, Martin Ødegaard's international teammate Morten Gamst Pedersen praised Ødegaard as the most talented player he had ever seen, highlighting his knowledge of the game and technical skills.

2014: Senior Club Career at Strømsgodset

In 2014, Ødegaard began his senior club career at age 15, playing for Strømsgodset, setting the Tippeligaen record for its youngest goalscorer.

2014: International Debut for Norway

In 2014, Ødegaard made his senior international debut for Norway at age 15, setting a record as the youngest senior Norway player and the youngest to play in a UEFA European Championship qualifying match.

2015: Named in Time's 30 most influential teenagers

In 2015, Martin Ødegaard was named in Time's 30 most influential teenagers.

2015: Signed for Real Madrid

In 2015, Ødegaard signed for Real Madrid in a transfer worth an initial €4 million (Kr. 35 million), where he set the club record for its youngest player.

September 2019: Named La Liga Player of the Month

In September 2019, Ødegaard was named La Liga Player of the Month, recognizing his outstanding performances for Real Sociedad.

2019: Loan to Real Sociedad and Copa del Rey win

In 2019, Ødegaard joined La Liga club Real Sociedad on loan. He also won the Copa del Rey with Real Sociedad in 2019.

March 2021: First Goal and Player of the Month for Arsenal

In March 2021, Ødegaard scored his first goal for Arsenal in a Europa League match against Olympiacos and also scored his first Premier League goal against Tottenham Hotspur. He was voted Arsenal's Player of the Month for March 2021.

December 2022: Premier League Player of the Month award

In December 2022, Martin Ødegaard won the Premier League Player of the Month award for November/December, becoming the first Arsenal player to win the award since September 2019.