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Ultimate Football Heroes: Ødegaard (Midfield Generals 5)

By Ultimate Football Heroes and Matt & Tom Oldfield
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Discover the inspiring journey of Martin Ødegaard, a talented young footballer, in Ultimate Football Heroes: Ødegaard (Midfield Generals 5). The book chronicles Ødegaard's rise from a promising Norwegian talent to becoming a midfield sensation on the global stage. It celebrates his dedication, skill, and the challenges he faced along the way, making it an engaging read for young football fans.
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You might enjoy this book if you're inspired by stories of young talent rising in the world of football. Follow the journey of a football prodigy as he develops his skills and navigates the challenges of becoming a professional player, perfect for young fans who dream of making it big in the sports arena.

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Discover how this midfielder from Norway who represented his country at just 15, and has gone on to hold the captaincy for both Norway's national team and Arsenal.

Meet Martin Ødegaard - ultimate football hero.

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As the son of a former footballer, Martin Ødegaard spent his early years at localNorwegian sports club Drammen Strong and, at the age of 10, joined the youthdivision at Strømsgodset where he trained with older players. By the age of 15,Ødegaard was playing in the UEFA Champions League and even representedNorway in a friendly against the UAE, making history as Norway's youngest evernational team player. In 2015, Ødegaard caught the eye of Real Madrid where hetrained with both the first team and the reserves. In 2021, Ødegaard moved toArsenal where he quickly became an essential part of the team and was namedcaptain ahead of the 2022-23 season.

Discover how this midfielder from Norway balanced full-time education with aburgeoning football career to hone his skills. From training and playing withopponents many years older and representing his country aged just 15, to holdingthe captaincy for both Norway's national team and Arsenal.


Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of thebiggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys fromchildhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packedstyle these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

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ISBN: 9781789464870

Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Dino Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Matt Oldfield is an accomplished writer and the editor-in-chief of football review site Of Pitch and Page . Tom Oldfield is a freelance sports writer and the author of biographies on Cristiano Ronaldo, Arsène Wenger and Rafael Nadal.

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