Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard had a refreshing break from his typical social media routine, posting private photos of his fiancée, Helene Spilling, and their lovely puppy on Instagram.

The 25-year-old Norwegian, who announced his love with Spilling with a pitch-side hug last summer, showed off his personal side in a series of photos featuring him cuddling with his ballerina partner and their animal dog. Odegaard, who has six million Instagram followers, generally gives insights into his professional life, with a concentration on training sessions and game-related video.


While the pair had previously revealed snippets of their lives, such as lazing in the sun and strolling through the Emirates tunnel, their most recent post on Tuesday (February 27) highlighted the happy acquisition of a playful puppy. Odegaard was photographed carrying the canine friend while having a peaceful bike ride in the park.
Spilling, a 27-year-old dancer and 2021 winner of ‘Skal vi Danse,’ Norway’s version of Strictly Come Dancing, is also a social media sensation with 135,000 Instagram followers. She frequently posts about her dance skills and experiences from the popular show on her profile.


Odegaard’s new venture into sharing personal moments on social media coincides with Arsenal’s outstanding Premier League form, which includes a six-match win streak, including a convincing 4-1 victory against Newcastle United on February 24.

The Arsenal talisman came under fire last month for what some saw as overzealous celebrations following their victory over Liverpool. Odegaard responded to criticism from experts such as Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville by defending the team’s joyful post-match celebrations.


“If you can’t celebrate after winning a game, when can you? We’re pleased with the victory, and we’ll remain humble. This was a big game. We showed up. The fans were wonderful. I believe we all did it collectively. It’s great to behold.”