Jan Oblak

nickname

cloud

Sun sign

Capricorn

Place of birth

Bishop Loka, Slowenien

nationality

training

He went to Olimpija Ljubljana Jugendakademie .

occupation

professional soccer player

family

• Father – unknown
• mother – unknown
• Siblings – Teja Oblak (older sister) (basketball pro)

Manager

Oblak’s manager is unknown.

He is currently signed with Atletico Madrid.

Position

goalkeeper

Shirt Number

13

To build

Slim

Height

186 cm or 6 feet 1 inch

weight

87 kg or 192 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Jan’s dating history is unknown.

race/ethnicity

White

hair colour

Natural blonde

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Blonde Hair
• Narrow building

measurements

Jan’s body specifications can be:

• Chest – 107 cm or 42 inches
• Arms/biceps – 14 inches or 35½ cm
• Waist – 86 cm or 34 inches

shoe size

unknown

brand promotion

Jan has not yet participated in any advertising campaign

Religion

Oblak’s religious beliefs are unknown.

Known for

His great goalkeeping skills and his ability to be one of the most expensive goalkeepers 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 soccer game

In the 2009/2010 season, the Slovenian international played his first official game for Olimpija Ljubljana.

After being loaned out by Benfica, Jan made his debut for Uniao de Leiria on 15 January 2012 against Nacional.

He made his debut for Atletico Madrid on September 16, 2014 in a Champions League loss to Olympiacos.

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

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

Strengthen

• Focus
• reflexes
• Interrupting close-up and long-distance shots

weaknesses

• A long time ago
• discipline

first movie

Jan has not yet appeared in a film.

First TV show

Aside from football matches themselves, Oblak has not appeared on any other television shows.

Personal trainer

Oblak’s training and diet are unknown.

Jan Oblak favorite things

Jan’s favorite things are unknown.

Jan Oblak facts

1. He started playing football when he was 5 years old, playing at a local club called Ločan.
2. When the Olimpija Ljubljana team was disbanded after the end of the 2004/2005 season, he moved to a team called Bezigrad, which was being re-formed at the time. After a short time the name was changed to Olimpija Ljubljana.
3. In 2009, Jan declined the offer from Italian club Empoli and instead opted for 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 Slovenia international accepted the offer from Benfica, from where he was loaned out to another Portuguese team, Beira-Mar.
5. He was also loaned out to Olhanense during the 2010-2011 season.
6. In July 2013, Jan didn’t take part in a pre-season practice as he wasn’t signed for 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, allowing after just three goals in a total of 13 games.
8. On July 16, 2014, Oblak was transferred to Spanish side Atlético Madrid. He replaced Thibaut Courtois, who moved back to English club Chelsea after his loan period expired.
9. In August 2009, Jan became part of the Slovenia U-21 national team.
10. His sister played for the Slovenian national basketball team.
11. Follow Oblak on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.