Martin Ødegaard 100th Premier League Captaincy: A Milestone of Leadership
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As Arsenal charge towards a potential Champions League final in May 2025, Martin Ødegaard stands at the heart of their resurgence.
The Norwegian maestro is set to mark his 100th Premier League game as captain on or around May 10, 2025, against Leicester City—a testament to his enduring influence.
Since taking the armband in 2022, Ødegaard has transformed from a precocious talent into one of Arsenal’s greatest modern leaders, rivaling the likes of Patrick Vieira, who captained 101–107 Premier League games.
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Martin Ødegaard could make it 99 Premier League games as the Arsenal captain today. Only Tony Adams and Patrick Vieira have the captained the club more times.
From joining on loan to leading the club out in a Champions League semi-final.
I wouldn’t want anyone else captaining… pic.twitter.com/r3QSd55Ef8
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Ødegaard’s journey began with a loan from Real Madrid in 2021, quickly earning fans’ trust with his vision and work rate. By 2022, Mikel Arteta entrusted the 23-year-old with the captaincy, a bold move that paid dividends.
In the 2024/25 season, despite a two-month ankle injury, Martin Ødegaard has delivered 7 goals and 8 assists in 28 Premier League games, boasting a 90% pass accuracy. His pinpoint passes, like the assist for Saka’s stunner against Tottenham, have fueled Arsenal’s recent title charges over the last two campaigns.
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Off the pitch, Ødegaard’s leadership shines. Arteta praises his “relentless” mentality, evident when he rallied the squad during a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals. His milestone comes at a pivotal moment, with Arsenal facing PSG in the Champions League semi-final.
Ødegaard’s 100th captaincy is more than a statistic; it’s a symbol of Arsenal’s revival. At 26, he’s already among the club’s elite, trailing only Vieira and Tony Adams (~400 captaincies) in Premier League leadership.
As the Emirates prepares to roar for Leicester, fans will salute a captain whose elegance and grit embody Arsenal’s ambition. Here’s to Martin Ødegaard leading the Gunners to glory, perhaps with a trophy to crown his century.
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