Slovenia's Jan Oblak is one of the best goalkeepers in the world now playing in his first major international tournament at the age of 31
Slovenia's Jan Oblak is one of the best goalkeepers in the world now playing in his first major international tournament at the age of 31
As a child and teenager his athleticism was such that he made light work of the 15 miles to and from training after school he rode on a bike unless it was raining hard. And the story goes that the first-choice goalkeeper at Olimpija was also the goalkeeper coach, and told the manager to replace him when he was 16 years old.
As well as his shot-stopping, at 6ft 2in he is a huge presence in the area — and has punched the ball clear more than any other goalkeeper at Euro 2024 so far., has been runner up in the Champions League. He has won the Zamora Trophy, awarded to the goalkeeper who concedes the fewest goals per game in La Liga, five times.
“Our goalkeeper is the best in the world,” Simeone said after the game. “He decides the game the way Messi does for Barcelona.” “It’s an extra motivation to be able to, or to try to, score a goal, with what it means and how hard it is, as he proves in every game he plays. So, it’s nice to see him outside but also face him in the games. It makes them more exciting.”
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