Arsenal left Naples with a 1-0 win in the UEFA Champions League, and Martin Ødegaard was at the heart of it. The captain scored the winner and dictated the game in midfield at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. He posted a Sofascore Rating of 9.1, the highest on the pitch. For the full match context, check the match center on Sofascore.

Numbers that drove Arsenal’s win

Martin Ødegaard put on a clean passing clinic in Naples. He completed 91 of 105 passes for an 86.7% success rate. A striking 85 of those arrived in the opposition half from 97 attempts. He also placed 72 accurate balls into the final third. Creativity stayed constant with 6 key passes and 1 big chance created. His expected assists measured 1.33, reflecting the weight of those chances. He mixed delivery types with 1 accurate cross from 2 and 2 accurate chipped passes from 7.

The captain still found time to score. He produced 3 shots, all from outside the box. One hit the target and two were blocked. The left-footed strike carried 0.15 xG and 0.14 xGOT and proved decisive in a 1-0 away win.

Playmaking between the lines

Ødegaard kept finding pockets between Napoli’s lines. His 85 completed opposition half passes underlined steady territorial gains. The 6 key passes arrived in varied areas and often at pace. He manufactured 1 big chance and threatened with disguised through balls. An xA of 1.33 backed up the eye test.

He also progressed play off the dribble. He logged 58 carries for 467.18 meters moved. Four progressive runs covered 81.54 meters, with a best single carry of 26.19 meters. Total carry progression hit 231.60 meters, helping Arsenal advance attacks with control.

Work off the ball and duels

He put in tidy work without the ball. He won 5 of 8 total duels for 62.5%. On the ground he took 5 of 7 for 71.4%. The only aerial contest went Napoli’s way. He completed all 3 dribbles attempted. He won all 3 of his contests for loose balls. He also made his only tackle.

There was risk in possession too. He lost the ball 17 times, was dispossessed once and had one heavy touch. He was fouled once and committed no fouls. With 5 ball recoveries and a clean sheet behind him, the balance stayed positive. The numbers show a captain contributing in both directions.

Captain’s influence in key moments

The match finished Napoli 0-1 Arsenal, and Ødegaard supplied the winner. All three attempts came from range, a reminder of his technique from distance. His shot value normalized was 0.5 on the night. Passing value checked in at 0.62, and dribble value at 0.69. Defensive value dipped slightly at -0.06 but his impact in possession more than covered it. Across 90 minutes he touched the ball 121 times and stayed central to everything. That volume is exactly what a side wants from its chief creator. His Sofascore Rating of 9.1 reflects near-complete control, with 10 being perfect.

With 1 on-target attempt, he made precision count while two blocks showed persistent threat. Add 6 key passes to the goal and the influence on the result is obvious.

Track the performance on Sofascore

You can dive into every touch on Sofascore. The match center offers live ratings, momentum and the full stat sheet. Explore the game here: Napoli vs Arsenal match page. For player trends and career data, visit the Martin Ødegaard profile.

Heat map and carry distances are available for this game too. Fans can follow Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League and domestic action on the platform. If you enjoy data-driven analysis, Sofascore makes it simple to compare performances over time. Save both pages to track future outings.

In a tight European away match, small margins matter. Ødegaard’s passing volume, chance creation and a crisp left-footed strike were exactly the margins Arsenal needed. The numbers and the Sofascore Rating of 9.1 tell the same story.