Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has described Jan Oblak as the best goalkeeper in the world after his standout performance in the 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao.

Oblak, 26, equalled a club record 95th La Liga clean sheet at the Wanda Metropolitano as he registered his ninth shutout from 13 games in all competitions this season.

With Manchester United captain David De Gea often linked with a move back to Spain, the Slovenian international has been touted as the Red Devils' primary target as and when their current No. 1 does move on.

Jan Oblak has been in sparkling form this season, recording nine clean sheets from 13 games

Diego Simeone has hailed Oblak as the best goalkeeper in the world after his recent displays

OBLAK STATS THIS SEASON 13 games Nine clean sheets Five goals conceded 0.57 average goals conceded per game Clean sheet ratio 67% Advertisement

Simeone said after the game: 'Oblak is the best goalkeeper in the world, no doubt about it.

'He continues to improve and evolve every year, and he helps the team to shine.

'He shows that he is the best with his performances every day in training and then in games for the team.

'And I am sure he will be recognised with the new goalkeeper award from FIFA.'

Oblak managed to repel everything that came his way against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday

Oblak has long been mentioned as the division's best, and one of the world's best keepers having racked up four consecutive La Liga Best Goalkeeper awards.

His expert shot-stopping has helped Atletico Madrid to joint second in La Liga as the club embark on a nine-game undefeated streak.

Diego Simeone's side face a trip to 14th-placed Alaves on Tuesday and Oblak will be looking to continue his fine run of form between the sticks.