Martin Ødegaard has been leading Norway as captain during the nation’s first World Cup appearance since 1998.
The Arsenal midfielder has impressed with his leadership and key assists. As his performances continue to push the Vikings, many fans are also curious about his life away from football.
Here’s everything you need to know about Martin Ødegaard’s wife, Helene Spilling Ødegaard, including her career, their relationship, and their family life.
Who Is Helene Spilling Ødegaard?
Helene Spilling and Martin Ødegaard attend The 2024 Global Gift Gala London at the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Martin Ødegaard’s wife, Helene Spilling Ødegaard, is a Norwegian professional ballroom dancer, entrepreneur, and television personality. She is one of Norway’s most successful dancers, winning 17 gold medals at the Norwegian National Championships and representing her country in international ballroom competitions.
Helene rose to national fame through Skal vi danse, Norway’s version of Dancing with the Stars, where she competed as a professional dancer and won the competition in 2021. Beyond television, she has expanded her career by founding her own dance studio and launching her own fashion brand, making her a successful entrepreneur as well as a performer.
Martin Ødegaard and Helene Spilling’s Relationship & Children
Martin Ødegaard and Helene Spilling began dating in early 2023 but kept their relationship private. They made their first public appearance together at the London Football Awards in March 2023, before confirming their romance with public outings in London the following month.
In August 2024, the couple announced they were expecting their first child by sharing a heartfelt pregnancy announcement on social media. A few months later, in November 2024, they quietly married in a private civil ceremony in Norway, with Helene officially taking the name Helene Spilling Ødegaard.
On December 1, 2024, Martin and Helene welcomed their first child, a son named Matheo. The couple later celebrated their marriage with a larger wedding ceremony in Gjerdrum, Norway, in June 2025, attended by family, friends, and several of Ødegaard’s Arsenal teammates.
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