Erik Thorstvedt vs Martin Ødegaard
Both Norway. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Erik Thorstvedt
Norway · 1982–1996 · GK
- Rank in Norway
- #4 of 33
- Caps · Norway
- 97 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- FK Eik Tønsberg, IFK Göteborg, Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham’s commanding shot-stopper was a consistent presence for club and country, representing Norway at the 1994 World Cup. Career record: 97 caps and 0 goals for Norway; club career at FK Eik Tønsberg, IFK Göteborg, Tottenham Hotspur.
Martin Ødegaard
Norway · 2014– · CM
- Rank in Norway
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Norway
- 67 (as of 4 October 2026) · 4 (as of 4 October 2026) goals
- Clubs
- SC Heerenveen, SBV Vitesse, Real Sociedad
The creative orchestrator effortlessly glides through midfield, unlocking defences with his exquisite vision and incisive passing. Career record: 67 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 4 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for Norway; club career at SC Heerenveen, SBV Vitesse, Real Sociedad.
The careers, side by side
Erik Thorstvedt is editorial rank 4 and Martin Ødegaard rank 2 in Norway's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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