French · Marrakesh, Morocco · Born 18 August 1933Owner 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.
Scoring 13 goals in the 1958 World Cup, a single-tournament 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.
Did You Know?How They Played
Clinical finisher with excellent positioning and pace in the penalty area
Lasting Impact
Holds the unbroken record for most goals scored in a single World Cup tournament
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
- French Championship 1958
- French Championship 1960
- French Championship 1962
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USM Casablanca | 1950–1953 | — | 30 | #9 |
| Stade de Reims | 1956–1962 | — | — | — |
| AS Nancy | 1953–1956 | — | — | — |
 France | — | 21 | 30 | — |
French Athletes