5 brilliant stats that show why Martin Odegaard is the best playmaker in Europe

Arsenal’s captain is winning on and off the pitch.

Martin Ødegaard with his girlfriend, Helene Spilling after the game in which he picked up the man of the match award last night.

Captain Ø. ❤️

5 brilliant stats that show why Martin Odegaard is the best playmaker in Europe

In leading Arsenal to a 5-0 demolition of Chelsea in the Premier League, Martin Odegaard delivered an outstanding exposition.

The Norwegian midfielder assisted on two goals and provided an astounding eight opportunities for his colleagues to score.

Presently, some intriguing statistics indicate that the Arsenal captain may in fact be the most effective playmaker among the top five divisions in Europe.

Odegaard has provided the most successful penalty area passes (102) and open-play opportunities (78) of any player in the main divisions of Europe this season.

Furthermore, the Norwegian has attempted and completed more successful through balls (18), passed into the penalty area (162), and attempted through balls (34) than any other player in the major divisions.

This season, the 25-year-old has contributed to eight goals and eight assists in 31 Premier League games for Arsenal, sustaining the club’s title aspirations.