Jan Oblak is starring a spectacular season that puts him in the best position to win his sixth Zamora, an achievement no other goalkeeper has yet seen in the history of LaLiga. With an average of 0.54 goals per game and his usual strength within the three posts, Oblak becomes "the candidate" to win the award.
A Renewed Atlético in Defense, with Oblak as the Undeniable Leader
After the defeats against Betis and Lille, Madrid´s Atlético has learned to react and is now in a winning streak with four consecutive victories. The defense has recovered its level and Oblak is shining again as in his best years, turning his goal area into a true strength. Statistics confirm this: the Slovenian goalkeeper has only received seven goals in 13 games, standing out as the less goals´receiver of LaLiga goalkeepers.
Madrid´s Atlético is currently one of the teams with fewest goals received in Europe, equalling top league giants such as Juventus and Bayern Munich. Also, Oblak already sums up seven games without receiving goals in all the competitions, an achievement that only Juventus has beat this season.
The historic challenge: a sixth Zamora to make history in LaLiga
Oblak is close to achieving what no goalkeeper has ever done before: surpassing Víctor Valdés and Antoni Ramallets, who each have five Zamora titles. Since his arrival at Atlético, the Slovenian goalkeeper has made his talent and commitment clear, becoming one of the fundamental pillars of the team.
With a well-structured defensive team and the return of key players such as Robin Le Normand, Oblak has the perfect scenario to continue this great season. This way he will be able to reach the historic mark that would place him as the best goalkeeper in the history of LaLiga as far as Zamoras is concerned.
A strong Atlético de Madrid in defense: the key to success
Oblak's good performance is accompanied by an Atlético de Madrid that has managed to adjust its defensive system at the right time. After a start to the season with some ups and downs, the team has found a balance that allows it to be effective in attack without neglecting its defense. The recovery of Le Normand, who will play again after a head injury, will further strengthen the red-and-white defense, which will benefit Oblak.