're wondering, was running at 32.4 percent and Marc-Andre ter Stegen at 40.8 percent. But when The Best was voted for this season, Oblak wasn't even in the top five keepers, with Ter Stegen, David De Gea, Courtois, Navas and Buffon all finishing ahead of him. Here are some more stats: The best of them let in 0.76 goals a game on average, the worst 1.11; both Courtois and Navas ran at worse than a goal a game. Oblak, meanwhile, let in just 0.57.

Oblak's brilliance lies in his no-fuss, no-frills confidence between the posts. He's so vital for Atletico Madrid, yet there's always a feeling he could soon leave. David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images

When he collected the Ricardo Zamora Trophy, Oblak insisted: "This is not just my award, it's everyone's." He's right, of course, and those stats probably do say as much about his defence as they do about him. Barcelona, Athletic, Real Sociedad, Madrid, Eibar, Leganes and Malaga all allowed fewer shots last season than Atletico yet no one allowed fewer on target, and the same thing is happening so far this season. But to suggest it's all about the defence wouldn't be true; it's not that Oblak never has anything to save.

"We've been unfair to Oblak," said former Atletico player Milinko Pantic. "He does everything quietly and never complains."

Now, look, no one is denouncing some great injustice (although manager Diego Simeone might), and most people do recognise Oblak's ability. It's also true that he wasn't at the World Cup, nor was he involved the Champions League for long; getting overlooked is natural enough. Meanwhile, some do include him in the conversation when it comes to the best goalkeeper around -- though it can still sometimes seem that with Oblak there's not much noise.

To take just one example: When the big transfer stories roll round, he's rarely in the headlines. Not outside Spain, at least. Inside Spain, rather than being shouted about or splashed across the front page, any potential move for Oblak tends to be whispered quietly, like a silent threat
're wondering, was running at 32.4 percent and Marc - Andre ter Stegen at 40.8 percent. But when The Best was vote for this season, Oblak wasn't even in the top five keeper, with Ter Stegen, David De Gea, Courtois, Navas and Buffon all finishing ahead of him. Here are some more stats: The best of them let in 0.76 finish a game on average, the bad 1.11; both Courtois and Navas tend at worse than a finish a plot. Oblak, meanwhile, let in just 0.57. 

 Oblak's magnificence lies in his no - fuss, no - frills assurance between the posts. He's so critical for Atletico Madrid, yet there's always a feeling he could soon exit. David S. Bustamante / Soccrates / Getty Images 

 When he collected the Ricardo Zamora Trophy, Oblak insisted: " This is not just my prize, it's everyone's. " He's right, of course, and those stats credibly do say equally much about his defence as they do about him. Barcelona, Athletic, Real Sociedad, Madrid, Eibar, Leganes and Malaga all allowed fewer shots final season than Atletico yet no one allowed fewer on target, and the same thing is happening so far this season. But to suggest it's all about the defence wouldn't be true; it's not that Oblak never has anything to save. 

 " We've been unfair to Oblak, " said former Atletico player Milinko Pantic. " He does everything softly and never complains. " 

 Now, attend, no one is denounce some great injustice (although manager Diego Simeone might), and most citizenry do recognise Oblak's ability. It's also true that he wasn't at the World Cup, nor was he involved the Champions League for long; getting overlook is natural enough. Meanwhile, some do include him in the conversation when it comes to the best goalkeeper round -- though it can still sometimes seem that with Oblak there's not much noise. 

 To take barely one example: When the large transfer stories roll round, he's rarely in the headlines. Not outside Spain, at least. Inside Spain, rather than being exclaim about or splashed across the front page, any potential move for Oblak tend to be whispered quietly, like a silent threat
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're wondering, was running  at 32.4 p ercen t a ndMa rc-A ndre  ter Stegen at 40.8  percent. But when The  Best  w a s vo t ed  forthis se a so n ,  Ob la kwas n' t  e ven i n t he topfive keepe rs,  w ith Ter Steg e n,  David DeGea , Courtois,Nav as and  B uff o n all  fi nishi ng ahe a d of h im. Herear e  somem ore sta t s :Thebest of them leti n0 .76 goals a ga me onav e ra g e , t heworst 1.11 ;bothC ourtois an d N ava s  ran at worse  than a goa l  agame.Ob lak ,  meanw hile,  l e t i n just 0.57 .

O blak's br illian c e liesi n his n o-fuss , n o-f rill s  c on fid en c e b e tw een the  posts.He 's  so v ital f o r  Atl eti co M adrid , yet there's  al ways a f eelin g hecoul dsoonleave.  Davi dS. Bustamante/S occr ates/Gett y I ma ges 
Whenh e coll ect edthe Ric ardo Za m ora  T r o p hy , Oblak insisted:"T h i sis not j ust my aw ar d , it's e ve ryo ne's . "  He's  rig h t,  of cour se, an d  t ho se stat sprobab ly  do  sa y asm uchabouthis defe nce a s  they do about him. Barcelon a ,A t hl e tic,  Re al Sociedad , Ma d rid,  Eib a r,  Le g anesand M al a ga all allowed fewer s ho ts las t sea son than Atle tico yet n o o ne allow ed f e we r  on target, an d the  same thin g  is happ ening  so farthis seas o n . But to  su gge stit' s al l about the d e f ence  w ouldn't  be  true;it' s n ottha tOblak nev er has a ny th in gtosave. 
"We'vebe enun fai r toO blak,"  said  for me rA tle tico pl a ye r Mili nk oPant ic.  " He do es e v ery thing q uietly an d n e verco mp lains." 

Now, look,no  one is de no unc ing so m e  great i njustice (although mana g er Dieg o S imeon e mi ght), and  mo st peo ple do rec ognise  Obla k' s a b i lity. I t' s a ls o true tha t hewasn' tat t he Worl d Cup, nor was hei nvo lved the Cham pio ns L e a gu e f o rl ong ;g ett i n g overlooked is  natural e no u gh . Meanwhil e , s om e do in clude h im in the con versation  when itco mest o  th e best goa lkeeperaround -- thoug h  i t can  st ill so me tim es se em tha t  wi th Ob lak th er e's no t muc hnoise.
To take just one exampl e: Whe n the  bi g transfe r s t ori es roll r ound , he's rar ely  in  thehea d lines . No t  o uts i de Sp ain, at least. In sid e Sp ain, rather t h anbeing  sh o uted a bout  or splashed acro s s the front pa ge,a n y p ote n tial  m ove for Oblakten ds t o be whi sp ered quietl y, likeas ilent  threa t
're wondering,_was running_at 32.4 percent and_Marc-Andre ter_Stegen_at 40.8_percent._But when The_Best was voted_for this season, Oblak_wasn't even in_the_top five keepers, with Ter Stegen, David De Gea, Courtois, Navas and Buffon all_finishing_ahead of_him._Here_are some more stats: The_best of them let in_0.76 goals_a game on average, the worst 1.11; both_Courtois_and Navas ran_at worse than a goal a game. Oblak, meanwhile,_let in just 0.57.

Oblak's brilliance lies_in his no-fuss,_no-frills_confidence_between the posts. He's_so vital for Atletico Madrid, yet_there's always a feeling he could_soon leave. David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images

When he_collected the Ricardo Zamora Trophy, Oblak_insisted: "This is not just_my award,_it's everyone's." He's right, of_course, and those_stats probably_do say as_much about his defence as they_do about him._Barcelona, Athletic, Real Sociedad, Madrid, Eibar,_Leganes_and Malaga all_allowed_fewer_shots last_season than Atletico_yet_no one_allowed_fewer on target, and the same_thing_is happening so far this season. But_to suggest it's all_about_the defence wouldn't be_true; it's not that Oblak_never has anything to save.

"We've been_unfair to_Oblak," said_former Atletico player Milinko Pantic. "He does everything quietly and never_complains."

Now, look, no one is denouncing_some great injustice (although_manager Diego_Simeone_might), and most_people_do recognise_Oblak's ability. It's also true that he_wasn't at_the World Cup, nor was he_involved the Champions League_for_long; getting overlooked is natural enough._Meanwhile, some do include him in_the conversation when it comes_to_the_best goalkeeper around -- though_it can still sometimes seem that_with Oblak there's_not much noise.

To take just one example:_When_the big transfer stories roll round,_he's_rarely in the headlines. Not outside_Spain,_at_least. Inside Spain, rather than_being shouted about or splashed across_the front page, any potential move for Oblak tends_to be whispered_quietly, like a silent threat