Martin Odegaard is a Norwegian professional footballer. He plays as a midfielder and captains both Arsenal and the Norway national team.
He began his senior career at age 15 with Strømsgodset in 2014. He set the Tippeligaen record for youngest goalscorer. In 2015, he signed for Real Madrid for an initial €4 million and became the club’s youngest-ever player.
He had loan spells at Heerenveen, Vitesse and Real Sociedad. He won the Copa del Rey with Real Sociedad in 2019. He joined Arsenal on loan in the second half of the 2020-21 season and signed permanently in August 2021 for an initial £30 million. He was named club captain in July 2022.
He made his senior debut for Norway in 2014 at age 15. He set the record for the youngest senior Norway player and the youngest player to play in a European Championship qualifying match. He became Norway’s full captain in March 2021.
Who is Martin Odegaard Wife?
Martin Ødegaard’s wife is Helene Spilling. She is a Norwegian professional dancer. They married in 2024 and have a son named Matheo, born in December 2024.
Spilling was born on April 17, 1996, in Gjerdrum, Norway. She is a 17-time Norwegian champion in ballroom dancing. She also appeared on “Skal vi danse?,” Norway’s version of “Dancing with the Stars,” and won the Mirrorball Trophy in her second season.
The couple first appeared publicly together in 2023. They rarely share details about their personal lives. Even after Ødegaard became a Premier League star, they continued to choose privacy over publicity.
Spilling is often seen supporting Ødegaard at Arsenal matches and Norway international games. She continues to build her career in television and dance while supporting her husband.
More About Helene Spilling
Helene Spilling was born on April 17, 1996. She is a Norwegian professional dancer. She is best known for appearing on “Skal vi danse,” the Norwegian version of “Dancing with the Stars.” She won the 17th season in 2021.
During her competitive dancing career, she won the Norwegian dance championship 17 times. She also represented Norway in European and world tournaments.
She danced competitively with Christian Skibsrud in 2011 and won the Norwegian championship in Latin and 10-dance. She later competed with Jonas Pettersen between 2013 and 2017, winning 12 national titles and the Kongepokal in 2017.
In 2017, she moved to Lithuania alone to dance with partner Dominykas Granskas. They became Northern European Champions in standard dance in 2018 and reached the quarter-finals in Grand Slam competitions. They won the “Duo of the Year” prize at the 2019 Dance Awards in Norway. She returned to Norway after two and a half years and ended her competitive dancing career.
She has also appeared on other television shows, including “Alle mot alle” and “Mesternes mester.” She was a contestant on the first season of “24-stjerners julekalender.” She is set to appear on a spin-off of “Mesternes mester” in August 2026.
Is Helene Spilling on Instagram?
Helene Spilling is on Instagram under the username @helenespilling. She has 628 posts, 232K followers, and follows 157 accounts.
Her profile is listed as Dancer. The bio has a link to her crochet patterns and identifies her as the founder of @thezonedancestudio.
How long have Martin Odegaard and Helene Spilling been married?
Martin Ødegaard and Helene Spilling got married in November 2024. They have kept their personal life private. They have not shared much about their relationship. Helene confirmed the wedding on Instagram on June 28, 2025.
She shared photos from their big day. The photos showed them lost in each other’s gaze. Their first dance was captured. Helene cutting the cake was also shown. Martin became emotional during the vows. The couple rode away in a vintage car with a “Just Married” sash. Helene wrote that they were grateful for the magical moments.
How many kids do Martin Odegaard and Helene Spilling have?
Martin Ødegaard and his wife Helene Spilling welcomed a baby boy in 2024. The couple announced the pregnancy in August with a black-and-white photo and the caption “1+1 = 3. Can’t wait to meet you, our little baby.”
Spilling shared the news on Instagram, writing: “01/12/2024 ❤️ We love you so much, our little baby boy 👶🏼❤️.”
Ødegaard says fatherhood has given him a new perspective on life. He said coming home to his family helps him relax after matches. His son is usually asleep when he gets home, so he has to be quiet. He said his best post-match routine is to sleep as long as possible in the morning and then start recovery.
He said being a dad feels unreal. He tries to be the best father he can be. He wants to be there for his son as he grows up and help him in the best possible way.
He said sometimes the best thing is not to think about football at all. Coming home to a completely different world helps him relax. He keeps a small circle of close friends and family.
FAQs
Q. When was Martin Ødegaard born?
A. Ødegaard was born on 17 December 1998.
Q. When did Martin Ødegaard join Arsenal permanently?
A. Ødegaard joined Arsenal permanently in August 2021.
Q. Which teams does Martin Ødegaard captain?
A. Ødegaard captains Arsenal and the Norway national team.
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