John Arne Riise vs Martin Ødegaard
Both Norway. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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John Arne Riise
Norway · 2000–2013 · LB
- Rank in Norway
- #5 of 33
- Caps · Norway
- 110 · 16 goals
- Clubs
- Liverpool, AS Roma, Fulham
Career record: 110 caps and 16 goals for Norway; club career at Liverpool, AS Roma, Fulham.
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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
John Arne Riise is editorial rank 5 and Martin Ødegaard rank 2 in Norway's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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