Just Fontaine
Just Fontaine is a retired French footballer, best known for his exceptional goal-scoring ability. He gained international fame during the 1958 FIFA World Cup, where he scored an astonishing 13 goals, a record that still stands today for the most goals scored in a single World Cup tournament. Despite his remarkable talent and contributions to the sport, Fontaine's career was cut short due to a serious injury to his spine, leading to his retirement at the young age of 26. He is celebrated not only for his scoring prowess but also for being one of the first stars of African descent in French football, paving the way for future generations.
Born on Aug 18, 1933 (93 years old)
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Montenegro:
Just Fontaine is noted for scoring 13 goals in a single World Cup, a record mentioned in relation to Kylian Mbappé.
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Brazil:
Just Fontaine holds the record for the most goals in a single World Cup.
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Italy:
Just Fontaine holds the all-time record for goals in a World Cup, which Kylian Mbappé is approaching.
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United Kingdom:
Only Just Fontaine, who hit 13 for France in 1958, and Hungary's Sandor Kocsis with 11 in 1954, have scored more individual goals in a single tournament.
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Argentina:
Just Fontaine holds the record for the most goals scored in a single World Cup with 13 goals in 1958.
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United Arab Emirates:
Just Fontaine is noted for holding the record of scoring 4 goals in a single World Cup match.
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Egypt:
Just Fontaine is remembered for scoring four goals in France's victory over West Germany in the 1958 World Cup, raising his total to a record 13 goals in a single tournament.
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Bangladesh:
Just Fontaine scored in the third-place match and won the Golden Boot in 1958.
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Indonesia:
Just Fontaine is known for scoring 13 goals in a single World Cup edition in 1958, a record that still stands today.
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United Kingdom:
Just Fontaine is recognized as the greatest World Cup goal scorer.
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