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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 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. |
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