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Martin Ødegaard — The Prodigy in Friesland

When Martin Ødegaard arrived at SC Heerenveen in January 2017, he was still just a teenager — the Norwegian wonderkid who had joined Real Madrid at the age of 16, carrying enormous expectations.

Seeking real minutes and experience, Ødegaard found in Heerenveen the perfect stage to rebuild his rhythm. Wearing the number 10 shirt, he stepped into the heart of Friesland football — far from the spotlight of Madrid, but closer to the essence of the game: creativity, patience, and growth.

Throughout the 2017–18 Eredivisie season, he showcased flashes of brilliance — gliding between lines, dictating play with elegance beyond his years. For local fans, he wasn’t just a loanee; he was a glimpse of world-class talent blooming in the humble Abe Lenstra Stadion.

This jersey captures that chapter — when one of football’s modern maestros learned the beauty of simplicity, and the art of starting again.