Martin Ødegaard is a commanding presence in the midfield for Arsenal, renowned for his creativity and being a threat in the final third. Truly a progressive player, his carrying and passing forward are both standout skills, enabling him to disrupt opponents' defence and create scoring opportunities. His superior chance creation ability and assists per 90 rate are among the best in the Premier League, and he shows a fairly high goal threat and goal efficiency, contributing significantly to Arsenal's attack.
An area of strength is his respectable ball retention, indicated by his fewer times of being dispossessed and high touch rate, giving him more chances to employ his offensive arsenal. His pass accuracy also leads to effective transition and build-up play.
However, Ødegaard's weaknesses are notable in his defensive capabilities, particularly concerning one on one and penalty area defending, which suggest his defensive work may need further development. Also, despite playing as a midfielder, he scores low in both aerial and ground duels win percentage, indicating a struggle in physical contests.
Just 24 years old, Ødegaard's impressive stats point to a player with high potential. His significant contributions in the attacking phase and capabilities in ball retention prove him to be a valuable asset, even as his defensive attributes call for improvement.
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In the 2024-2025 season, Martin Ødegaard took 3 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.45, averaging 0.15 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.18 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.14 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
