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Just Fontaine , born in Marrakesh on August 18, 1933 , is a retired French football player and manager . He holds French citizenship and was educated at the Lycée Lyautey in Casablanca . Fontaine was known by the pseudonym Justo .
Fontaine's career includes numerous achievements in football, such as the record for the most goals scored in one World Cup – 13 goals in 1958 . He was included in the FIFA 100 list and was awarded the Order of the Legion of Honor for his accomplishments .
Throughout his career, Fontaine became a French Champion four times and a French Cup winner twice . He reached the European Cup final in 1959 and was the competition's top scorer . Additionally, Fontaine was the French Championship top scorer on two occasions, World Cup top scorer in 1958, and European Championship qualifying top scorer in 1959 . Fontaine held the record for the most goals scored in one world championship and for the French national team in the world championships .
Just Fontaine passed away on March 1, 2023, in Toulouse .
