Martin Ødegaard’s influence on the pitch has been nothing short of extraordinary, and the numbers prove it. The Arsenal and Norway captain has quietly built one of the most dominant creative campaigns in recent European World Cup qualifying history, establishing himself as the heartbeat of his national side.
According to Squawka UEFA stats,, Martin Ødegaard has created more chances than any other player in the UEFA European World Cup qualifiers. His record is nothing short of elite:
◉ Most chances created (25)
◉ Most open-play chances created (19)
◉ Most accurate through balls (9)
◉ Most assists (7)
These figures underline exactly why Ødegaard is regarded as one of Europe’s premier playmakers, a player capable of unlocking any defence with a single pass. His vision, precision, and calm under pressure have been key to Norway’s attacking rhythm throughout the campaign.
To make it even more impressive, the Arsenal captain isn’t just creating; he’s dominating the overall performance charts. As reported by WhoScored, Ødegaard ranks among the highest-rated players in UEFA World Cup Qualifying:
◉Martin Ødegaard – 8.66
◉Mikel Merino – 8.65
◉Erling Haaland – 8.56
That puts him ahead of his prolific teammate Haaland, a testament to his consistency and creativity from midfield.
However, there’s a bitter twist. With Ødegaard reportedly set to miss the next nine games through injury, fans and teammates alike are left wondering how Norway, and Arsenal, will cope without their captain and chief creator.
As one fan perfectly summed it up: “So, do you think we will miss captain, when out with injury for the next 9 games?”
Given the stats, the answer feels obvious: yes, immensely.
