Just Fontaine
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Summary
Just Fontaine was born on August 18, 1933[1], in Marrakesh[2]. He died on February 28, 2023[3], in Toulouse[4]. He worked as an association football player[5] and association football coach[6]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,126 views/month, #6,636 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: March 1, 2023[8]
- Country of citizenship: France[9]
- Native language: French[10]
- Educated at: Lycée Lyautey[11]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[12], Officer of the Legion of Honour[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Member of sports team: Stade de Reims[15], OGC Nice[16], US Marocaine Casablanca[17], France men's national association football team[18]
- Commons category: Just Fontaine[19]
- Position played on team / speciality: forward[20]
- Sport: association football[21]
- Family name: Fontaine[22]
- Given name: Just[23], Louis[24]
- IPA transcription: /ʒyst fɔ̃.tɛn/[25]
- Participant in: 1958 FIFA World Cup[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[27]
- Birth name: Just Louis Fontaine[28]
- Country for sport: France[29]
- Name in native language: Just Fontaine[30]
- Start of work period: 1950[31]
- End of work period: 1962[32]
- Height: 174 cm[33]
- Coach of sports team: Paris Saint-Germain FC[34], France men's national association football team[35], U.S. Bagnères-de-Luchon Sports Cierp-Gaud-Marignac[36], Toulouse FC[37], Morocco men's national football team[38]
Why It Matters
Just Fontaine has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Just Fontaine born?
Just Fontaine's place of birth was Marrakesh[2].
Where did Just Fontaine die?
Just Fontaine died in Toulouse[4].
What did Just Fontaine do for work?
Just Fontaine worked as an association football player[5] and association football coach[6].
Where did Just Fontaine go to school?
Just Fontaine was educated at Lycée Lyautey[11].
What awards did Just Fontaine receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[12] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[13].