Unique records and facts about Martin Odegaard

Martin Odegaard is a Norwegian professional footballer who currently plays as an attacking midfielder for the English club Arsenal and the Norway national team. He has set and broken several records throughout his career. Here are some of his notable records:

Youngest player to play for the Norwegian national team: Odegaard made his debut for the Norwegian national team on August 27, 2014, at the age of 15 years and 253 days, becoming the youngest player to ever play for the team.
Youngest player to score for the Norwegian national team: On June 13, 2015, Odegaard scored his first international goal for Norway against Croatia, becoming the youngest scorer in the team’s history at the age of 16 years and 91 days.
Youngest player to play for Real Madrid: Odegaard joined Real Madrid in January 2015 at the age of 16 years and 157 days, becoming the youngest player to ever play for the club.
Youngest player to feature in a La Liga game for Real Madrid: On May 23, 2015, Odegaard came on as a substitute in Real Madrid’s final game of the 2014-15 season against Getafe CF, becoming the youngest player to ever feature in a La Liga game for the club at the age of 16 years and 157 days.
Youngest player to play for Heerenveen: Odegaard joined Dutch club Heerenveen on loan from Real Madrid in January 2018 and made his debut for the club on February 4, 2018, at the age of 19 years and 32 days, becoming the youngest player to ever play for the club.
Youngest player to score for Heerenveen: On February 18, 2018, Odegaard scored his first goal for Heerenveen against Feyenoord, becoming the youngest scorer in the club’s history at the age of 19 years and 46 days.
Odegaard was given the permanent captain’s band at Arsenal at just 23 years of age. He joined the North London Club in January 2021 on loans. He later made a permanent switch from Real Madrid. Odegaard was Arsenal captain last year in July.
Odegaard’s inspiration wasn’t a Los Blancos player, despite playing and practicing with some of the greatest players in the history of the sport. One would assume that Odegaard would name Cristiano Ronaldo as his idol if asked. However, the Norwegian international is said to have been a lifelong admirer of Ronaldo’s bitter rival Lionel Messi. Herald Johannessen, the current Gunners midfielder’s former coach, revealed that Odegaard was an early admirer of the Argentine World Cup winner.

These are some of the notable records and facts about Martin Odegaard, who is widely regarded as one of the most promising young talents in world football.

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