Theo Opta, Martin Ødegaard became the first player to record over 100 successful passes, create at least 5 chances, and provide 2 assists in a single Premier League match since the 2003/04 season. In his performance against West Ham, Ødegaard showcased his exceptional abilities:
He completed an impressive 109 out of 115 passes, displaying great accuracy and precision in his distribution.Ødegaard made 7 key passes, demonstrating his ability to create scoring opportunities for his teammates. He displayed remarkable strength and determination by winning all of his duals, showcasing his competitiveness on the field.With a 100% success rate in dribbling past opponents, Ødegaard showed his agility and skill in getting past defenders. Additionally, he had an expected assists (xA) rate of 0.52, indicating the quality of chances he created for his team. Most notably, Ødegaard provided 2 assists that directly resulted in goals, highlighting his impact in the match.
Ødegaard’s performance against West Ham was truly exceptional, making him the first player in over a decade to achieve such impressive statistics in a single Premier League game.