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8 goals and 5 assists in 17 games! From Real Madrid to Arsenal cornerstone, Odegaard doesn't just run wild

They all thought that Jesus' injury would have a great impact on Arsenal, and as a result, in the last five Premier League rounds, Odegaard contributed 4 goals and 3 assists, becoming one of the core competitiveness of the team to further secure the top of the Premier League.

From the former Real Madrid abandonment to the cornerstone of the current Arsenal championship, the Premier League originally had not only one Norwegian star Haaland who "ate children", but also Odegaard, who could not die.

01. Norwegian stars in the Premier League are not only Haaland: Arsenal also have a defensive weapon

Haaland isn't the only hero: Odegaard is also the Premier League's best player

When it comes to the Norwegians of the Premier League, the first thing that comes to mind for countless people is Haaland. The "child-eating majin" did not go to the World Cup, but after the reopening of the league, his state was average.

In contrast, Odegaard, who just won Premier League Player of the Year in November and December, is now proud.

He has contributed four goals and three assists in his last five Premier League games, and his 8 goals and 5 assists in 17 Premier League games so far this season have surpassed his personal record of 7 goals and 5 assists in 40 games last season.

b. Former Real Madrid abandonment: now the cornerstone of Arsenal's title

The contrast between Arsenal's expected goals and expected goals conceded shows that Arteta gradually ushered in the good times of his career after Odegaard's arrival.

Spending £30 million to buy Odegaard from Real Madrid became one of Arteta's most successful transfers.

Currently at the top of the Premier League table, up to eight points ahead of Manchester City. One game less, 14 points ahead of fourth-placed Tottenham.

With their goal of finishing in the top four at the start of the season, Arsenal are already looking forward to what it would be like to win the Premier League again.

02. First midfielder in the Premier League: Benefit from Arsenal's propulsion system

a. Under Arsenal's successful propulsion system: Odegaard has more space

Under Arteta's attacking system, one of the most successful aspects is the overall promotion. Both wings can start speed, and only a lot of running, tandem and catches are completed in the middle of the midfield.

With Jesus up front, the front court has more ability to hold the ball, and Xhaka and Odegaard have more room to cut forward. Even with Jesus' injury, Nketiah has performed well and can still bring follow-up opportunities in the back row.

Take the North London derby against Tottenham as an example, Saka started and pushed forward, and Odegaard had to do to pick up the open space.

The Norwegian's shot is of high quality, scoring quite a few long-range world waves in the last two years. Behind this goal was the result of Arsenal's successful push on the wing.

8 goals and 5 assists in 17 games! From Real Madrid to Arsenal cornerstone, Odegaard doesn't just run wild

Odegaard's flaw is that he has average ability to play the ball and is not good at controlling the ball himself. However, he is particularly capable of running and can always ensure that he is in the receiving position where he needs to arrive.

Arsenal's two wings are very propelling, Zinchenko and Martinelli on the left, Saka on the right, and Jesus or Nketiah who have a wide range of retreats, making Arsenal's overall movement when switching in attack and defense very fast.

In particular, Arsenal's left and right wings can take turns, and then the ball is transferred to the right, and Saka easily comes to the front of the opponent's penalty area this time.

Ben White had been put on, Tottenham Hotspur were scattered on both sides, and Midway Odegaard was completely empty.

From the camera, you can fully understand Arsenal's strengths in this wave of attack, and Zinchenko's starting speed with the ball is the beginning. In midfield, Nketiah pulled back in tandem and the ball was transferred to the right flank before Saka accelerated further.

In the end, Odegaard had more room to handle the ball when he picked up the ball in front of the box. His ability to shoot from distance and make a final pass is strong, and Arsenal's tactical system just allows him to take advantage of his strengths and avoid his weaknesses.

8 goals and 5 assists in 17 games! From Real Madrid to Arsenal cornerstone, Odegaard doesn't just run wild

b. The most scored midfielder in the Premier League: Shooting is really good

From the statistics of the 3-0 win over Bournemouth in the league, it can be seen that the data of winning only one of the six ground 1-on-1 games and conceding 18 possessions shows that Odegaard is not a player with a big advantage at his feet.

However, as a midfielder, he scored two goals with three shots and two shots on target, which can be said to be very efficient. He has scored eight goals in 43 shots in the Premier League this season, even more than many strikers.

Odegaard's goal against Brighton showed off his shooting skills. Facing the chances in the front of the box, Odegaard will at least play eight or nine if he does not score.

His range covers from the penalty spot to the top of the penalty area and can even fire from 35 meters away.

8 goals and 5 assists in 17 games! From Real Madrid to Arsenal cornerstone, Odegaard doesn't just run wild

In general, Odegaard's style of play is to constantly swim to catch, take the ball, pass and insert again. In this wave of attack, Odegaard's three touches were actually unsuccessful, the first two were almost mistakes, but the third time he stepped forward in time to get the ball in front of the box.

Although he failed to control the ball, he also allowed Nketiah on the side to complete the shot (the referee added a free kick in front of the box).

8 goals and 5 assists in 17 games! From Real Madrid to Arsenal cornerstone, Odegaard doesn't just run wild

Arsenal are moving fast overall, Odegaard is very good at running, and things are getting easier.

His passing ability is amplified, which is why he is much stronger at Arsenal than he is with the Norwegian national team.

The most scored midfielder in the Premier League so far this season is Odegaard, who has scored eight goals, one more than second-placed Madison.

With this trend, Odegaard's goal count this season is certain, and it is worth looking forward to what heights it will eventually reach.

03. Strong running ability: actively participate in high pressing + core area can send good passes

a. Actively participate in high-level snatching

How good Odegaard can run, a single data speaks for itself. In the first round of the Premier League this season, Odegaard ran an astonishing 12.52 kilometers, ranking first in the Premier League.

It is also because of this super running ability that Odegaard not only constantly finds open space in the overall promotion, but also can complete high-quality continuous movement and pressure on the defensive end.

Although Odegaard did not get defensive statistics in such shots, from his acceleration and traverse to force opponents to pass to the wing, to jamming the possibility of returning passes from the opponent's wing to the inside, these are all things Arteta needs him to do.

8 goals and 5 assists in 17 games! From Real Madrid to Arsenal cornerstone, Odegaard doesn't just run wild

The same is true this time, Odegaard's high position pressing is characterized by continuous movement and oppression. Although it is not necessarily him who breaks the ball, the steal and interception statistics are not highlighted, but it is a key part of the high-position pressing system.

8 goals and 5 assists in 17 games! From Real Madrid to Arsenal cornerstone, Odegaard doesn't just run wild

b. The assist stats don't really reflect his passing strength yet

Odegaard's statistics have exploded this season, after he had only had two double-doubles in the Eredivisie.

It should be said that Odegaard's technical characteristics need some space to release talent. Fortunately, this Arsenal artificial space allows him to play like a fish in water.

Odegaard was creative with his passes to the core area when his opponent was not close.

This small straight plug is a characteristic of Odegaard, and even the ankle changes quite a lot. Arsenal's frequency of transposition attacks is high, and Xhaka's frequent opportunities to shoot forward also make it more difficult for opponents to guard against.

8 goals and 5 assists in 17 games! From Real Madrid to Arsenal cornerstone, Odegaard doesn't just run wild

Odegaard is very good at grabbing this kind of delicate pass in front of the box, this time it is still his teammate who holds the ball and lets him receive it in the open space.

It was a flash of inspiration that led Nketiah to turn and score after going into the box.

8 goals and 5 assists in 17 games! From Real Madrid to Arsenal cornerstone, Odegaard doesn't just run wild

Odegaard is a playmaker in front of the box, just give him some space, in addition to long-range shooting, and subtle passing.

Many times Odegaard does not directly send the last pass, and the penultimate pass to the ribs is also of high quality.

This time, if it hadn't been for Saka accidentally touching in the middle, Odegaard would have gone straight to Nkaitia, who returned Saka to score a shot, it would have been a perfect attack.

8 goals and 5 assists in 17 games! From Real Madrid to Arsenal cornerstone, Odegaard doesn't just run wild

Looking at this wave of attack, Odegaard took the ball in the ribs and went straight to Tomiyasu Kenyo on the outside, who crossed to assist Xhaka's goal.

Odegaard's value is that he is a space user, and at the same time can further amplify the advantages of space and provide the creativity of transmission.

8 goals and 5 assists in 17 games! From Real Madrid to Arsenal cornerstone, Odegaard doesn't just run wild

Conclusion:

Perhaps Odegaard is not the top forward in terms of talent, but he is the most suitable central attacker for Arsenal's current system.

Mikel Arteta has unwittingly built a beautiful and efficient attacking system, and if injuries can stay away from the team, the title will no longer be a luxury.

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