Biography
Early Life
Born in Škofja Loka, Slovenia in 1993, Oblak joined Olimpija Ljubljana's youth system before Benfica signed him as a teenager. He spent several seasons on loan at various clubs developing his game before landing his move to Atlético Madrid.
Breakthrough
Oblak arrived at Atlético in 2014 for just £16M as a backup to Thibaut Courtois. When Courtois left, Oblak stepped in and immediately proved he was of the same calibre. Under Simeone's notoriously demanding system, a great goalkeeper is not just useful — it's essential.
Career
Six Zamora Trophies — awarded to the goalkeeper with the best save ratio in La Liga. La Liga champion in 2021. Europa League winner. Consistent top-3 in the goalkeeper category of every major end-of-season award. Oblak is defined by consistency: he has been world class for a decade.
Personal Life
Exceptionally private, Oblak rarely gives interviews and keeps his personal life almost entirely out of the public eye. He is known among teammates for an obsessive professionalism and a quiet, understated leadership.
Legacy
The most consistent goalkeeper in La Liga history. Six Zamora trophies in eight seasons is an achievement that may never be matched.
Stats & Finances
Career Timeline
Signed by Benfica and began a series of loan spells developing across Europe
Joined Atlético as backup and took over when Courtois left — never looked back
Won La Liga under Simeone, adding the league title to his Europa League medal
Won his sixth Zamora Trophy, cementing his status as La Liga's all-time great goalkeeper
Fun Facts
Oblak has won six Zamora Trophies — the La Liga award for best goalkeeper — more than any player in the award's history
He was signed for just £16M in 2014, making him one of the best-value goalkeeper purchases in history given his subsequent impact
In his first full La Liga season he conceded just 18 goals in 36 games
Despite being one of the world's best, Slovenia has never qualified for a major tournament during his international career
Data last verified: April 2026
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