
Just Fontaine
Forward

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Goat Arena Perspective
Just Fontaine was one of the most prolific strikers of his generation. The French forward made football history at the 1958 FIFA World Cup, scoring 13 goals in a single tournament, a record that still stands.
Fontaine was a natural penalty-box striker with exceptional positioning, intelligent movement and clinical finishing. He was particularly effective at finding space inside the penalty area and converting chances with minimal touches.
At Goat Arena, Fontaine represents one of the most remarkable individual scoring achievements in football. His 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup remain an unmatched benchmark for tournament goalscoring.
Just Fontaine scored 13 goals in only six matches at the 1958 FIFA World Cup, the highest total by any player in a single edition.
