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03 / Slovenia · 1970–1977

Branko Oblak

CB leaderanchor
Caps · Yugoslavia
46
Goals · Yugoslavia
6
Life
1947
Clubs
NK Olimpija Ljubljana, Schalke 04, FC Bayern Munich
#3
Editorial rank of 33 for Slovenia
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

An iconic Slovenian midfielder, his grace and vision earned him a place in the North American Soccer Hall of Fame and a decorated career with Bayern Munich and Schalke. Career record: 46 caps and 6 goals for Yugoslavia; club career at NK Olimpija Ljubljana, Schalke 04, FC Bayern Munich.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1965–1973NK Olimpija Ljubljana
1973–1975HNK Hajduk Split
1975–1977Schalke 04
1977–1980FC Bayern Munich
1980–1982HNK Šibenik
1983–1985SV Spittal
1985–1987SV Feldkirchen
Yugoslavia46 caps, 6 goals

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Around Oblak in the almanac

One rank above: Samir Handanović at #2.

One rank below: Zlatko Zahovič at #4.

Slovenia's editorial top five: Jan Oblak · Samir Handanović · Branko Oblak · Zlatko Zahovič · Josip Iličić.

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