Progressing Amid Doubts: Ødegaard Has Scored 15 Goals This Season, Setting a New Arsenal Record in 8 Years

Competing in the Premier League’s Big Six teams is very demanding, particularly for a newly signed forward who faces scrutiny and criticism if goals don’t come. Arsenal’s recent acquisition, Swedish striker Ødegaard, has developed amid these doubts, molding himself into the Gunners’ next “Giroud” and achieving a club record that hasn’t been matched in almost eight years.

In the 27th round of the Premier League, during the North London Derby, Arsenal defeated Tottenham 4-1 away, winning the two-leg tie 8-2. In this match, Arsenal’s new signings, number 10 Ødegaard and number 14, both scored twice. Fans excitedly discussed the game, feeling as if they were witnessing the legacy of Arsenal’s former number 10 and 14 legends.

After scoring twice against Tottenham, Ødegaard has now netted 15 goals for Arsenal in all competitions this season,making him the highest-scoring Arsenal player in his debut season since Lacazette’s 17 goals in 2017-18.His goals are distributed as follows: 10 goals in 26 Premier League matches, 4 in 6 Champions League games, and 1 in 3 League Cup appearances. Ødegaard’s market value is €70 million, and his contract runs until 2030.

Last summer, Ødegaard transferred from Sporting CP to Arsenal for €65.8 million. Since then, he has worked diligently despite experiencing goal droughts and limited service from teammates. This Swedish striker remains humble and hardworking, continuously enhancing his Premier League skills. May he become Arsenal’s new “king of the hill.”