Where the money comes from
| Kapital rank | 382nd on the 2026 list of Norway's 400 richest people, with about NOK 1.4 billion (NOK 1,350 million in Kapital's sports table) Finansavisen / Kapital |
| Yearly income | About NOK 300 million, including roughly £240,000 a week (about NOK 150 million a year) from Arsenal, with most of the rest from sponsors, especially Adidas (Kapital's estimate) Finansavisen / Kapital |
| Change in a year | Up about NOK 150 million on the previous year, Nettavisen reported Nettavisen |
Martin Ødegaard is the captain of both Arsenal and the Norwegian national team. He was a child prodigy, playing for Strømsgodset and Norway at 15 and joining Real Madrid at 16. After loan spells in the Netherlands and at Real Sociedad he moved to Arsenal in 2021, became captain in 2022 and turned into one of the Premier League's most creative midfielders.
Kapital ranks him 382nd on its 2026 list of Norway's 400 richest people with about NOK 1.4 billion (NOK 1,350 million in its sports table), second among Norwegian athletes behind Erling Haaland. That is about $144 million at the October 23, 2026 exchange rate.
How he made his money
Kapital estimates Ødegaard's yearly income at around NOK 300 million. His Arsenal contract is said to pay about £240,000 a week, roughly NOK 150 million a year, and most of the rest comes from sponsorship, above all his deal with Adidas.
He also has a long top-level career behind him. Kapital notes that years of wages and sponsorship income, going back to his teenage move to Real Madrid, have already built up a substantial fortune. Nettavisen reported that his wealth grew by about NOK 150 million in the past year.
About this estimate
Kapital publishes Norway's best-known rich list every September. Alongside the 2026 list it published a table of the country's richest sports stars, which put Ødegaard at NOK 1,350 million. Its article rounded this to NOK 1.4 billion.
We show the figure in Norwegian kroner, as published, with a rough dollar conversion. Kapital's figures are its own estimates, not tax data.
Career at a glance
Ødegaard's move to Real Madrid as a 16-year-old made him one of the most talked-about teenagers in Europe. He spent several seasons on loan, at Heerenveen and Vitesse in the Netherlands and at Real Sociedad in Spain, before Arsenal gave him a permanent home.
Under Mikel Arteta he became the side's creative leader and captain, and he also captains Norway.
Career and money timeline
- 2014
Makes his debut for Strømsgodset at 15, and for Norway the same year.
- 2015
Joins Real Madrid as a 16-year-old.
- 2021
Joins Arsenal, first on loan and then permanently.
- 2022
Is named Arsenal captain.
- 2026
Captains Norway at the World Cup; Kapital puts his fortune at about NOK 1.4 billion.
Martin Ødegaard net worth FAQ
What is Martin Ødegaard's net worth?
Kapital estimated in September 2026 that Martin Ødegaard is worth NOK 1.35 billion. That is the most recent published estimate from Kapital that we could find; we do not update it ourselves.
Where do these numbers come from?
The net worth figure is Kapital's own published estimate, linked with its date at the top of the page. Every figure on this page is linked to its source below.
How much does Martin Ødegaard earn at Arsenal?
About £240,000 a week, or roughly NOK 150 million a year, according to Kapital's report. With sponsors his total yearly income is estimated at around NOK 300 million.
Sources
- Finansavisen / Kapital, Norges 400 rikeste: Dæhlie blir som en Narvesen-kiosk sammenlignet med Haaland (table: Norges rikeste idrettsstjerner, formue 2026) (September 16, 2026)
- Nettavisen, Martin Ødegaard økte formuen: nå er han verdt 1,4 milliarder (cross-check) (September 21, 2026)
- Nettavisen, Stort gap mellom Erling Braut Haaland og Martin Ødegaard (cross-check) (September 16, 2026)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, Martin Ødegaard (accessed October 23, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for money figures.
Photo: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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