Often when you ask Arsenal fans what made them like Ødegaard, they answer with this short answer: "Oh, that's easy, the game against West Ham two years ago!". You quickly get your phone and search for the game. West Ham, Arsenal 3-3. No Ødegaard goal, no Ødegaard assist. And yet, they telling the truth.

Ever since Ødegaard made his debut at Real Madrid (and say it quietly: failed to impress), everything went downhill for him. Tracing a map of his journey, you would see more arrows than opportunities for him to wear Madrid's heavy crest over his heart. Ødegaard has already faced many obstacles in his career, despite being only 24 years old. What made him stand out from the other FIFA wonder kids we forgot about? Mental strength.

This strength he possesses made him one of the most important players in this title-hungry Arsenal team too. Every week he wears the captain's armband fighting with his team for the win, even though May is just around the corner marking the season's end, with the title slowly slipping out of their hands. In any case, that's what everyone else wants him to believe. All  Ødegaard ever stood for, everything he ever believed in his career was this: "Giving up is not an option."

How does he prove this statement in Arsenal colours?

Arsenal Vs West Ham: 3-3, forcing out two own goals from The Hammers.

Arsenal Vs Manchester United 3-2, he assists Nketiah, who scores the winning goal in the 90th minute.

Arsenal Vs Southampton 3-3, Ødegaard scores in the 88th minute showing the others there is still hope. Saka listens and answers with a third goal for the Gunners.

His leadership skills have been demonstrated in many more games than those listed here. What makes a great captain you may ask? Mikel Arteta answers: "Be an example for the others."

Take notice the next time you watch an Arsenal game and a magical moment occurs, know that Martin Ødegaard hundred percent played a part in that.

In conclusion: Come on you Gunners, we have a title to win and we have something they don't: Our captain, Martin Ødegaard.