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Football Biography

Just Fontaine

“Just”

French · Marrakesh, Morocco · Born 18 August 1933

Centre Forward
21
caps
30
goals
13
world cup goals
2023
died

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Owner of the most extraordinary single-tournament record in football history — 13 goals in 6 games at the 1958 World Cup.

Owner of the most extraordinary single-tournament record in football history — 13 goals in 6 games at the 1958 World Cup. Football at the highest level rewards technical mastery, physical conditioning and the mental fortitude to perform consistently across a long and unrelenting career. Career highlights included 1958 World Cup Golden Boot: 13 goals in 6 games (all-time record), World Cup 3rd Place 1958, 30 France goals in 21 games. The dedication required to reach elite level in football and sustain that performance over many seasons is rarely appreciated, yet Just's career record speaks precisely to that kind of exceptional commitment. Just's contribution to football extends well beyond personal statistics to include the broader culture and development of the discipline at the highest level. The standard Just Fontaine set across his career in football reflects the level of preparation, tactical intelligence and competitive focus that consistently separates the truly elite from the rest of the field.

Best Known For

1958 World Cup Golden Boot: 13 goals in 6 games (all-time record)

His 13 World Cup goals in a single tournament is a record that has stood for over 65 years and may never be broken.

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Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • 1958 World Cup Golden Boot: 13 goals in 6 games (all-time record)
  • World Cup 3rd Place 1958
  • 30 France goals in 21 games
Career Journey

Timeline

1933 👶 Born in Marrakesh, Morocco
1962 🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ USM Casablanca
🏟️ Stade de Reims
🏟️ AS Nancy
🏆 1958 World Cup Golden Boot: 13 goals in 6 games (all-time record)
🏆 World Cup 3rd Place 1958
🏆 30 France goals in 21 games
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Just Fontaine

Just Fontaine scored 30 career goals.

Just Fontaine earned 21 international caps.

Just Fontaine was born in 1933.

Just Fontaine is French.

Just Fontaine played for: USM Casablanca, Nice, Reims, France.

Career Timeline — Just Fontaine
1933
Born in Marrakesh, Morocco
1962
Retired from professional sport
USM Casablanca
USM Casablanca
Stade de Reims
Stade de Reims
AS Nancy
AS Nancy
1958 World Cup Golden Boot: 13 goals in 6 games (all-time record)
World Cup 3rd Place 1958
30 France goals in 21 games