Just Fontaine

France · Striker · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1956-1961

Positioning and finishing that produced 13 goals at a single World Cup

75.6OVR#642 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed77.5
  • Shooting76.4
  • Passing62.6
  • Ball Control79.2
  • Movement81.6
  • Football IQ81.5
  • Defending Skill30.8
  • Physical76.3
  • Mental80.3
  • Career65.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Finishing93
  2. Attacking Positioning93
  3. Anticipation93
  4. Runs in Behind92
  5. Big-Game Temperament92
  6. Off-the-Ball Movement90
  7. First Touch86
  8. Decision Making86
  9. Reactions86
  10. Concentration86

All 64 attributes

Speed 77.5

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration82
  • Dribbling Speed75
  • Top Speed with Ball74
  • Knock-on & Run75
  • Change of Pace80

Shooting 76.4

  • Finishing93
  • Shot Power81
  • Long Shots76
  • Volleys85
  • Curve70
  • Penalties79
  • Heading79
  • Direct Free Kicks55
  • Shooting Creativity72
  • Acrobatics74

Passing 62.6

  • Short Passing73
  • Long Passing57
  • Through Balls60
  • Crossing61
  • Link-up Play76
  • Vision69
  • Set-Piece Delivery42

Ball Control 79.2

  • Dribbling82
  • Possession84
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks70
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance81

Movement 81.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement90
  • Runs in Behind92
  • Attacking Positioning93
  • Anticipation93
  • Recovery Runs40

Football IQ 81.5

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity82

Defending Skill 30.8

  • Defensive Positioning32
  • Marking28
  • Interceptions37
  • Standing Tackle37
  • Sliding Tackle29
  • Offside Trap22

Physical 76.3

  • Strength71
  • Stamina79
  • Agility80
  • Balance82
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play64
  • Aerial Duels66
  • Aggression77

Mental 80.3

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership70
  • Selflessness74
  • Concentration86
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline74

Career 65.0

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity62
  • Achievements61
  • Durability40
  • Loyalty80

Profile

Born
18 August 1933
Height
174 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1950–1962
Prime
1956-1961

Club career

  • 1950–1953 USM Casablanca
  • 1953–1956 Nice
  • 1956–1962 Reims

Honours

League title · Ligue 1 Reims 3

1957–58, 1959–60, 1961–62

Coupe de France 2

1953–54, 1957–58

Trophée des Champions 2

1958, 1960

World Cup Golden Boot 1

1958

Ligue 1 Top Scorer 2

1957–58, 1959–60

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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