Jan Oblak

Soccer Player

Birthday January 7, 1993

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Skofja Loka, Slovenia

Age 31 years old

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About

Slovenian goalkeeper who won Primeira Liga, Taca de Portugal and Taca da Liga titles with Benfica in 2014. He was named Primeira Liga's Best Goalkeeper of that season before being transferred to Atlético Madrid.

Before Fame

He began playing youth soccer for his home town club of Locan in 1999. He later attended the Olimpija youth academy.

Trivia

Atletico Madrid paid a 12.6 million pound transfer fee to Benfica to acquire him, making him the most expensive goalkeeper in La Liga history.

Family Life

His older sister Teja has played professional basketball for the Slovenian national team.

Associated With

He has been teammates with winger Arda Turan at Atletico Madrid.