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[Thread] Martin Odegaard - A view through data.
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In this (mini) thread I have attempted to explain the subsequent dashboard and all of its elements. By the end of this thread, you'll be able to understand each graph and its footballing relevance.
All the data is for LaLiga 2019/20 season as he hasn't played much this season.
All the data is for LaLiga 2019/20 season as he hasn't played much this season.
Martin Odegaard is an attacking midfielder and he's been brought in by Arsenal to instil creativity into the team and shoulder the load of playmaking with Emile Smith Rowe. This graph showcases how many key passes he's playing per 90 vs the expected assist he's recording per 90.
As can be seen, he's recording better numbers than the likes of Toni Kroos, Eden Hazard and Dani Parejo while his xA per key pass played is close to 0.1 which showcases he plays high quality key passes more often than not.
Martin Odegaard is doing decently when it comes to shot creating actions with the Norwegian doing better than the likes of Isco, who was interestingly linked with us earlier in the window, and Ever Banega. He's also creating a lot of his SCA from open play which is always a +ve.
Mikel Arteta plays with a double pivot, Granit Xhaka, being one of them, likes to drop back as the 3rd CB at times, this requires the AM to drop in to avoid the opposition overloading Arsenal's midfield and hence it's important that the AM is also a good ball carrier..
to carry the ball from deeper areas. As can be seen, Odegaard does carry the ball well, even penetrating into the final 1/3. The 22-year-old also has a knack of dribbling his way through opposition lines and finding space to deliver the final pass.
Mikel Arteta has brought with himself certain non-negotiables and one of those being every player needs to work hard and pressing out of possession is important aspect of it. Odegaard shows good pressing numbers for an AM and can certainly fit into Mikel Arteta's system.
Final Dashboard:
