The 25-year-old has set a high standard for himself on and off the field, and he has the potential to become the first captain of the Gunners to win the Premier League since Patrick Vieira in 2004.
Odegaard has had a major influence in north London since joining Emirates Stadium from Real Madrid in January 2021, originally on loan.
BBC Sport examines how Odegaard’s impact has grown throughout the Gunners’ title-chasing campaign. Odegaard also serves as Norway’s captain.
One of the best assessors of character for appointing Odegaard to the position was former Arsenal manager Arteta, who led the Gunners for two seasons until retiring in 2016.
After Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and interim captain Alexandre Lacazette left the team, the Norwegian took control.
