The role of a right-center midfielder (RCM) in soccer isn’t one just any average midfield Joe can pull off. It takes eagle-eye precision, the ability to read the center half of the pitch, and being that all-important link between defense and attack. Sure, there are plenty of names that come to mind for the role, but we feel Martin Ødegaard deserves a shoutout here.

A sheer talent, this Norwegian boy is no easy job for defenders. But today, it’s not about his soccer prowess. Instead, let’s take a closer look at Ødegaard’s life off the pitch and get to know more about his wife, Helene Spilling and kids.

Meet Martin Odegaard’s wife, Helene Spilling

Born on April 17, 1996, Helene Spilling was raised in Gjerdrum Municipality, Norway. She is two years older than Martin, who was rather born on December 17, 1998, and was raised in Drammen, Norway. While there isn’t much information available regarding Helene’s early background or even about her parents, she does hail from a decent family. 

Growing up, she found a significant interest in dance. That saw her make a career out of this passion as today she is a professional dancer, having won the Norwegian dance championships 17 times. Over the years, Helene shared the stage with dance sensation Jonas Pettersen. She is widely recognized for her performances on Skal vi danse?, the Norwegian version of Dancing with the Stars.

Considering she was a professional dancer on the show, the 28-year-old clinched the trophy in her second season alongside journalist Simon Nitsche. Later, in 2017, Helene relocated to Lithuania to train with her dance partner, Dominykas Granskas, seeing her competing together on the international stage. After two years abroad, she returned to her homeland of Norway. 

How many children does Martin Ødegaard have? 

Notably, it’s unknown how Helene and Martin met together and how long they have been acquainted with each other. But the two have always been posting each other on their respective social media for quite some time. They did, however, tie the knot in November 2024. 

Interestingly enough, a month hadn’t passed since their marriage as the love birds were blessed with a baby boy on December 1, 2024, but the news was shared 5 days later on Instagram with a heartfelt caption saying, “We love you so much, our little baby boy.”

Of course, Helene was pregnant before she tied the knot with the Arsenal playmaker. Odegaard broke the news in August that are expecting a kid. Indeed, Martin is blessed with an adorable family.