Just Fontaine

French footballer

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Is a

Also Known As

holder of the record for the number of goals scored in one World Cup - 13 goals in 1958.

Awards Received

Record holder of the world championships in the number of goals in one championship: 13 goals

French Champion (4): 1956, 1958, 1960, 1962

French Cup winner (2): 1954, 1958

European Cup finalist: 1959

French Championship top scorer (2): 1958, 1960

European Cup top scorer: 1959

World Cup top scorer: 1958

European Championship qualifying top scorer: 1959 (5 goals)

Record holder of the French national team in the number of goals in the world championships: 13 goals

Awarded the Order of the Legion of Honor

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Citizenship

Birthdate

August 18, 1933

Date of Death

March 1, 2023

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Educated at

Lycée Lyautey (Casablanca)

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Known for

French footballer, holder of the record for the most goals scored in one World Cup - 13 goals in 1958.

Occupation

Football player

Manager (association football)

Birthplace

Place of Death

Pseudonym

Justo

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