Completing a few passes and having a shot blocked, Odegaard achieved that goal, with Arsenal winning the match 1-0.
But it was what happened afterwards that was particularly endearing to the club’s supporters.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Mohamed Elneny of Arsenal thanks the support pushed by Captain Martin Odegaard during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Mohamed Elneny of Arsenal thanks the support pushed by Captain Martin Odegaard during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
As well as Odegaard, Mohamed Elneny had come on for the final eight minutes of the match, playing his first minutes after injury.
When the game was over, Odegaard pushed Elneny towards the Arsenal fans to receive a round of applause, before waving the fans to cheer louder.
Odegaard then did the same with youngster Charles Sagoe Jr., who was making his debut for the team.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Charles Sagoe Jr of Arsenal thanks the support pushed by Captain Martin Odegaard during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Charles Sagoe Jr of Arsenal thanks the support pushed by Captain Martin Odegaard during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Finally, Odegaard went over to the away end and handed over his shirt to an excited young fan.
All three incidents can be seen in the below fan footage, albeit not in chronological order.
In those few incidents, Odegaard helped to cap off a great night for Elneny and Sagoe Jr., and he gave a young supporter a moment they’ll probably never forget.
It’s just what you want from your on-field representative of the club.
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