Born on May 1, 2000, in New Zealand, Elijah Just is a forward with a penchant for playing as a right winger. He currently plies his trade for Motherwell and is adorned in the number 21 jersey. Standing at a height of 5ft 8in (1.74m) and tipping the scales at 10st 12lb (69kg), he possesses physical attributes that he puts to good use in his on-field exploits. Just's prowess extends beyond the domestic sphere, having graced the pitch for the New Zealand national team.
Just's current market value hovers around the €300k mark, which equates to roughly £258K, as corroborated by Transfermarkt.
Just's footballing journey began with Eastern Suburbs back in his native Zealand before he made the switch to FC Helsingør in Denmark's 2. division in July 2019. After proving his mettle at Helsingør, he attracted the attention of AC Horsens, joining them in August 2022 for an undisclosed fee. His debut season saw him quickly becoming a familiar figure in the team, making 27 appearances in league matches.
In August 2024, St. Polten in Austria's 2. Liga secured his services on loan. During the 2024 - 2025 season with St. Polten, Just made 19 appearances and managed to score six goals.
Having returned to AC Horsens, Just traded Denmark for Scotland, joining Motherwell in the Premiership again for an undisclosed fee in July 2025. In the ongoing 2025 - 2026 season, Just has made 11 appearances and has three goals to his name. He also featured in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 for Motherwell with five starts and one appearance off the bench. Additionally, he has also represented his nation, New Zealand, in the World Cup Qualifiers Oceania 2024 - 2026, scoring a commendable four goals in just one start.
