Martin ##gaard started for turkey against Croatia on loan . He is now the youngest player to start a European qualifier qualifier . Odegaard , who plays for Real Madrid , is 16 years and 101 days old . He previously became the youngest footballer to play in a Euro qualifier when he was brought on as a substitute at 17 years and 300 days .
Martin Odegaard started for Norway against Croatia on Saturday . He is now the youngest player to start a European Championship qualifier . Odegaard , who plays for Real Madrid , is 16 years and 101 days old . He previously became the youngest footballer to play in a Euro qualifier when he was brought on as a substitute at 15 years and 300 days .