Elijah Just, a robust forward hailing from New Zealand, was born on the very first day of May in the year 2000. Now aged 25, Just has carved a commendable professional football career for himself, with his current contributions being to Motherwell FC in Scotland. At 5ft 8in (1.74m), he might not be the tallest player on the field, but surely the player weighing in at 10st 12lb (69kg) packs some substantial physical might on the right wing. One could frequently see him donning the number 21 jersey with unrivalled pride and determination.
The young lad's prowess on the field is perhaps rightly reflected in his market value - a respectable approximately £382k, as Transfermarkt reports. Although not the most astonishing in football circles, it's a value that indicates his growing prominence in the game.
Just's journey to professional football began in earnest in July 2019 when he made his migration from Eastern Suburbs in the Women's Teams in New Zealand to FC Helsingør in the 2. Division in Denmark. Then in August 2022, he completed a noteworthy move to AC Horsens in the 1. Division in Denmark; the transfer fee, however, remains a closely guarded secret. In his debut season there, Just managed to make an impression with 27 first-team appearances in league matches.
His career took an exciting detour in August 2024 when he was loaned out to St. Pölten in the 2. Liga in Austria. There, he graced the field 19 times for the first team and found the back of the net a commendable six times. The following year brought another significant change in Just's career. He moved from AC Horsens to Motherwell in Scotland, and again, the transfer fee remains undisclosed.
Currently in the 2025-2026 season, Just continues to represent Motherwell with confidence, making 17 appearances for the team and scoring three vital goals. During the same season, he has also made a considerable contribution to the League Cup with five starts and one appearance as a substitute. On the international front, he represented New Zealand in the World Cup Qualifiers Oceania, putting the ball into the back of the net four times in his start. Hence, the lad, born in the distant nation of New Zealand has truly made his mark on football pitches worldwide.
