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Martin Odegaard in line to be Norway’s youngest player at the age of 15 Martin Odegaard in line to be Norway’s youngest player at the age of 15
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Martin Odegaard is in line to become the youngest player to represent Norway when they take on United Arab Emirates in a friendly in Stavanger next week.Martin Odegaard is in line to become the youngest player to represent Norway when they take on United Arab Emirates in a friendly in Stavanger next week.
The 15-year-old has impressed with his performances for the champions Stromsgodset this season, and has been selected by the Norway coach Per-Mathias Hogmo for the fixture on 27 August. The 15-year-old attacking midfielder has impressed with his performances for the champions Stromsgodset this season, and has been selected by the Norway coach Per-Mathias Hogmo for the fixture on 27 August.
Of Hogmo’s 19-man squad only the Hertha Berlin goalkeeper Rune Almenning Jarstein has been picked from beyond the Norwegian league due to the game being played outside a designated international break, presenting Odegaard with his opportunity.Of Hogmo’s 19-man squad only the Hertha Berlin goalkeeper Rune Almenning Jarstein has been picked from beyond the Norwegian league due to the game being played outside a designated international break, presenting Odegaard with his opportunity.
“I said before the season that he could be the youngest player ever to play for our senior team,” Hogmo said in a statement, whose team will face England on 3 September in a friendly at Wembley.“I said before the season that he could be the youngest player ever to play for our senior team,” Hogmo said in a statement, whose team will face England on 3 September in a friendly at Wembley.
Odegaard, who will be aged 15 years and 253 days on the day of the game, said he was surprised to receive the call-up.Odegaard, who will be aged 15 years and 253 days on the day of the game, said he was surprised to receive the call-up.
“This is a dream come true,” explained Odegaard, who is already the youngest player to appear in the Norwegian top flight. “I am shocked.”“This is a dream come true,” explained Odegaard, who is already the youngest player to appear in the Norwegian top flight. “I am shocked.”
Barcelona, Manchester United, Manchester City, Juventus, Paris St-Germain and Ajax have all made scouting trips to watch Odegaard, who has scored three goals in 14 appearances for his club.Barcelona, Manchester United, Manchester City, Juventus, Paris St-Germain and Ajax have all made scouting trips to watch Odegaard, who has scored three goals in 14 appearances for his club.
Tormod Kjellsen is Norway’s youngest debutant. He was aged 15 years and 351 days when he played against Sweden in 1910.Tormod Kjellsen is Norway’s youngest debutant. He was aged 15 years and 351 days when he played against Sweden in 1910.