After more than two decades, Arsenal finally came out on top to clinch the English football crown, securing the Premier League title during the 2025-26 season under Mikel Arteta. One of the names who played an important role in their triumph is Martin Odegaard.

The Norwegian midfielder was constantly coming up with top performances for the Gunners and played a crucial role for his side in the English top flight. Odegaard has scored 38 Premier League goals for Arsenal. With this, he has moved into second place among Arsenal’s highest-scoring midfielders in Premier League history.

He has surpassed names like Mesut Özil, Cesc Fàbregas, and Santi Cazorla. Martin Odegaard is just two goals away from equalling Aaron Ramsey’s record of 40 Premier League goals as the midfielder for the Gunners.

Top five highest-scoring midfielders for Arsenal

5. Santi Cazorla (25 goals)

The Spaniard went on to join Arsenal in 2012. He spent six years at the club, during which he managed to score 25 goals in 129 Premier League games for the Gunners. He sits in fifth place when it comes to the highest-scoring Arsenal midfielders in the English top division. Santi Cazorla was capable of taking set pieces and shooting with equal precision using either foot.

4. Mesut Ozil (33 goals)

Mesut Ozil left Real Madrid in 2013 for Arsenal, where he went on to spend the next eight years of his professional footballing career. He operated as a traditional ‘number 10’. The German midfield maestro notched 83 goal contributions (33 goals and 50 assists) in just 184 Premier League matches. Ozil was known for his supreme technique, spatial awareness, and chance creation. He is in fourth place on the list of the top five highest-scoring midfielders for the Gunners.

3. Cesc Fabregas (35 goals)

After coming through Barcelona’s renowned La Masia academy, he joined Arsenal’s youth team in 2003. As a teenager, he broke into the first team of the Gunners under Arsene Wenger and eventually went on to earn the captain’s armband. An attacking central midfielder, he had a wide passing range and world-class vision. Cesc Fabregas scored 35 Premier League goals in 212 appearances for Arsenal. The Spaniard sits in third place on the list of highest-scoring midfielders for the club.

2. Martin Odegaard (38 goals)

The Norwegian midfielder joined Arsenal on loan from Real Madrid before completing a permanent move in 2021. After becoming part of the Premier League club, he has been one of the most consistent performers for them.

He initially operated primarily as a right-sided attacking midfielder. Martin Odegaard combines good vision, pressing capability, and a strong left foot. The 2022-23 season is considered his breakout campaign and established him as one of Europe’s premier central playmakers.

In 186 Premier League appearances for the Gunners, Ødegaard has scored 38 goals and has 37 assists to his name. He is still an important part of the team and is currently just two goals away from matching Ramsey’s record.

1. Aaron Ramsey (40 goals)

Aaron Ramsey is the player with the most appearances (262) and goals (40) for Arsenal as a midfielder. The Welsh international stands at the top of Arsenal’s Premier League midfield scoring chart. He was renowned for his relentless playing style and exceptional stamina. Ramsey was also loved box-to-box movements in the penalty area. He scored multiple match-winning goals for the Gunners.

Aaron Ramsey’s most prolific Premier League campaign came during the 2013-14 season. He scored 10 goals in just 23 appearances for Arsenal.

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