Elijah Just, born on the 1st of May 2000 and now aged 25, is a New Zealand forward who predominantly occupies the right-wing for Motherwell. Standing at 5ft 8in (1.74m) and tipping the scales at 10st 12lb (69kg), Just is the wearer of the number 21 jersey. His international duties have seen him pull on the shirt for his native New Zealand.
Just's current market value is pegged at around £380k, uncovered upon browsing Transfermarkt.
In July 2019, Just's career witnessed a move from New Zealand, leaving Eastern Suburbs of the Women's Teams to embark on a Danish adventure with FC Helsingør in the second division.
The undisclosed move from FC Helsingør to AC Horsens beckoned in August 2022, marking Just's ascend to the Danish first division. His debut season in 2022 - 2023 at AC Horsens saw him make 27 first-team appearances in league matches.
August 2024 welcomed a loan move for Just, whisking him from AC Horsens to Austrian 2. Liga side, St. Polten. The 2024 - 2025 season at St. Polten panned out positively for Just, with 19 first team appearances under his belt and six goals to his name in league matches.
Just embarked on a journey to the Scottish Premiership in July 2025, clinching an undisclosed transfer from AC Horsens to Motherwell. In the current season of 2025 - 2026, Just has featured in 22 first team outings for Motherwell, netting four goals in the preset campaign.
With an impressive record in the 2025 - 2026 League Cup for Motherwell, Just has etched five starts and one stint as a substitute. A solitary appearance as a substitute in the 2025 - 2026 Scottish Cup for Motherwell records his contribution. His goal tally of four from just one start in World Cup Qualifiers Oceania 2024 - 2026 for New Zealand leaves no room for doubts about his prowess on the international stage.
