Jan Oblak
Jan Oblak is a Slovenian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Atlético Madrid and the Slovenia national team.
Jan Oblak is a Slovenian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Atlético Madrid and the Slovenia national team. He is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in world football and has won major club honours with Benfica and Atlético Madrid.
Early life and youth career
Jan Oblak was born on 7 January 1993 in Škofja Loka, Slovenia. He began playing football as a child for his local club Ločan before moving through the youth system at Olimpija Ljubljana.
Club career
Oblak joined Benfica in 2010 and was part of the squad that won the domestic treble in the 2013–14 season. Atlético Madrid signed him in July 2014 for about €16 million, then a record fee for a goalkeeper in La Liga. With Atlético, he has won La Liga, the UEFA Europa League, and the UEFA Super Cup. He is known for a high clean-sheet rate and consistency, and has been repeatedly described by major outlets as one of the world's top goalkeepers.
International career
Oblak made his senior debut for Slovenia in 2012 and has represented the national team at major tournaments, including UEFA Euro 2024. He has served as the national team’s captain in some profiles and reports.
Style and reputation
Oblak is known for strong shot-stopping, consistency, and a high clean-sheet rate. Multiple media profiles have described him as among the best goalkeepers in the world.
Key facts
- Jan Oblak is a Slovenian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Atlético Madrid and the Slovenia national team.
- He joined Benfica in 2010 and was part of the squad that won the domestic treble in 2013–14.
- Atlético Madrid signed him in July 2014 for about €16 million, then a record fee for a goalkeeper in La Liga.
- He has won La Liga, the UEFA Europa League, and the UEFA Super Cup with Atlético Madrid.
- Oblak is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world and has been capped by Slovenia since 2012.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_OblakSupports: Birth date, club history, Benfica treble, Atlético Madrid transfer and honours.
- Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_OblakSupports: Atlético Madrid honours, contract extension to 2028, and 2016 Champions League final note.
- BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56928840Supports: Atlético Madrid transfer fee, reputation as one of the best goalkeepers, clean-sheet record, and Zamora trophies.
- ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/149622/jan-oblakSupports: Position, nationality, birthdate, club, and physical profile.
- Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/jan-oblak/profil/spieler/121483Supports: Birthplace, position, current club, joining date, and contract expiry.
- Wikipedia (Catalan) — https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_OblakSupports: Senior debut for Slovenia in 2012, youth beginnings, and multiple Slovenian Footballer of the Year awards.
- Sky Sports — https://www.skysports.com/football/player/100192/jan-oblakSupports: Birthdate, place of birth, current club, position, and transfer history.
- Fox Sports — https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/jan-oblak-player-bioSupports: Age, birthplace, nationality, and current club.