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Jan Oblak Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Jan Oblak Quick Info
Height 6 ft 1 in
Weight 87 kg
Date of Birth January 7, 1993
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Eye Color Dark Brown

Jan Oblak is a Slovenian professional footballer who is best known for his career as a goalkeeper for Spanish club Atlético Madrid and as the captain of the Slovenia national team. He is considered as one of the best goalkeepers in the world and has been a part of teams like Olimpija Ljubljana, Benfica, Rio Ave, Olhanense, and União de Leiria in the past. During the course of his career, Jan has won numerous tournaments such as Slovenian Second League, Taça da Liga, Primeira Liga, Taça de Portugal, UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Europa League, La Liga, and has been the recipient of honors like Primeira Liga‘s “Best Goalkeeper”, La Liga‘s “Best Goalkeeper”, Slovenian‘s “Footballer of the Year”, La Liga‘s “Player of the Month”, and La Liga‘s “Player of the Season”.

Born Name

Jan Oblak

Nick Name

Oblak

Jan Oblak during a match between Atletico Madrid and Getafe CF on October 26, 2014 in Getafe, Spain
Jan Oblak during a match between Atletico Madrid and Getafe CF on October 26, 2014, in Getafe, Spain

Sun Sign

Capricorn

Born Place

Škofja Loka, Slovenia

Nationality

Slovenian nationality

Education

He went to Olimpija Ljubljana Youth Academy.

Occupation

Professional Footballer

Family

  • Father – Matjaž Oblak
  • Mother – Stojanka Majkić
  • Siblings – Teja Oblak (Older Sister) (Professional Basketball Player)

Manager

Oblak’s manager is not known. However, he is currently signed with Atlético Madrid.

Position

Goalkeeper

Shirt Number

13

Build

Slim

Height

6 ft 1 in or 186 cm

Weight

87 kg or 192 lbs

Jan Oblak celebrates victory for his team
Jan Oblak celebrates victory for his team

Race / Ethnicity

White

Hair Color

Natural Blonde

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

  • Blonde Hair
  • Slim build
Jan Oblak during his presentation in front of Atletico Madrid fans on July 22, 2014
Jan Oblak during his presentation in front of Atletico Madrid fans on July 22, 2014

Best Known For

His great goalkeeping skills and for being one of the most expensive goalkeepers who was ever transferred to the Spanish Primera Division (In 2014, he reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid for a total fee of 16 million euros).

First Football Match

During the 2009-2010 season, the Slovenian international appeared in his first official match for Olimpija Ljubljana.

After being loaned from Benfica, Jan played his debut match for Uniao de Leiria on January 15, 2012, against Nacional.

He debuted for Atletico Madrid on September 16, 2014, in a Champions League match defeat to Olympiacos.

Jan made his debut for the U-21 national team in a match against France.

Oblak played his first official match as a part of the senior national team of Slovenia on September 11, 2012, in a loss against Norway.

Strengths

  • Focus
  • Reflexes
  • Stopping Long and close-range shots

Weaknesses

  • Long passing
  • Discipline
Jan Oblak in action during the UEFA Europa League Final between Benfica and Sevilla on May 14, 2014
Jan Oblak in action during the UEFA Europa League Final between Benfica and Sevilla on May 14, 2014

Jan Oblak Facts

  1. He began playing football when he was 5 at a local club named Ločan.
  2. When the team of Olimpija Ljubljana got disbanded after the end of the 2004-2005 season, he shifted to a team called Bezigrad who was newly formed at the time. Eventually, after a short while, its name was changed to Olimpija Ljubljana.
  3. In 2009, Jan didn’t accept the offer sent from the Italian club Empoli and instead, he decided to go on a tryout for Fulham. In the end, he didn’t leave his club Olimpija Ljubljana and extended the contract until 2011.
  4. On June 14, 2010, the Slovenian international accepted the offer from Benfica from where he was sent to loan to another Portuguese team Beira-Mar.
  5. During the 2010-2011 season, he was also loaned to Olhanense.
  6. In July 2013, Jan didn’t attend a preseason practice because he was not signed with Benfica. However, the situation was later described as a “misunderstanding” and he extended his deal until 2018.
  7. He was named Best Goalkeeper of the Year for his performances in the 2014 UEFA Europa League after he allowed only three goals in a total of 13 matches.
  8. On July 16, 2014, Oblak got transferred to the Spanish team, Atlético Madrid. He replaced Thibaut Courtois who moved back to the English club Chelsea after his loan period officially expired.
  9. In August 2009, Jan became a part of Slovenia’s U-21 team.
  10. His sister has played for the Slovenian basketball national team.

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