Elijah Just, born on the 1st of May 2000 in New Zealand, currently spends his days donning the illustrious number 21 jersey as a forward, primarily on the right wing, for the Scottish Premiership club, Motherwell. Measuring up at 5ft 8in (1.74m) and balancing the scales at a trim 10st 12lb (69kg), Just is a presence to be reckoned with on the pitch. Beyond his club duties, he has the honour of representing his home nation, New Zealand, on the international stage.
Just carries an estimated market value of approximately £1.5m (Transfermarkt), a testament to his demonstrable skills on the football pitch.
Before making his mark on the Scottish Premiership, Just's footballing journey had humble beginnings in the women's teams at Eastern Suburbs, New Zealand. In July 2019, he made the long journey to Denmark to join FC Helsingør in the country's 2. division. His move up the ranks continued in August 2022 when he transferred to the 1. division team, AC Horsens, for an undisclosed fee. Just made a solid impact in his debut season with Horsens, making 27 first-team appearances during the 2022-2023 season.
Just's journey brought him a tad further into Europe, as he was loaned out to St. Pölten, a club playing in Austria's 2. Liga, in August 2024. The New Zealander made 19 first-team appearances and netted a commendable six goals during the 2024-2025 season in Austria.
The upward trajectory continued for Just as he sealed a move to Scottish Premiership side Motherwell in July 2025 for an undisclosed fee. His current season (2025-2026) performance is nothing short of impressive, racking up seven goals in 30 first team appearances. In addition, Just represented Motherwell in the Scottish League Cup and Scottish Cup, making six starts with two appearances as a substitute. His international duties for New Zealand included scoring four goals in the Oceania World Cup Qualifiers 2024-2026.
