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Real Madrid's Odegaard plays down hype after Heerenveen debut

Related Topics: Real Madrid C.F., SC Heerenveen

The teenager is eager to keep his head down and put in good performances on the pitch after moving to the Netherlands on loan from the Spanish giants

On-loan Real Madrid teenager Martin Odegaard has admitted he tries to avoid the attention surrounding his prodigious talent after making his debut for Heerenveen.

The 18-year-old came off the bench with three minutes remaining, but touched the ball just once in the 2-0 win over ADO Den Haag.

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A double from Iranian striker Reza Ghoochannejhad helps keep Heerenveen in fourth place in the Eredivisie, and Odegaard is delighted his first game with the club was a winning one.