🔥 Trending Who is Eli Just? All Whites Player Who Scored Three Goals in World Cup

Elijah "Eli" Henry Just is a professional footballer from New Zealand, primarily known for playing as a winger ¹. He currently plays for Scottish Premiership club Motherwell ¹. Just has recently gained significant attention for his performance in the FIFA World Cup, where he made history for New Zealand ³⁷.

Early Life and Career

Elijah Just was born on May 1, 2000, in Palmerston North, New Zealand ¹⁵. His professional career has seen him play in various leagues before his move to Motherwell. Prior to joining Motherwell, he played in a second-tier Austrian football league ⁶.

Historic World Cup Performance

Just became a prominent figure after his performance in the FIFA World Cup. He is the first New Zealand man to score twice in a World Cup match ³⁷. This historic achievement occurred during New Zealand's opening match in the tournament ⁷. His performance against Iran was described as a "big performance" for the team ⁴. This made him an "All Whites hero," a title given to players of the New Zealand national football team ⁶.

Current Club and Recognition

As of 2025, Just plays for Motherwell FC in the Scottish Premiership ¹⁵. His market value is estimated at €2.50 million as of May 20, 2026 ⁵. He has been recognized for his contributions to Motherwell, having been named Player of the Year for his club and the PFA's Player of the Year for the Scottish Premiership ⁸. His strong performances have also led to speculation about interest from other prominent clubs like Celtic and Rangers ⁷.

Physical Attributes

Elijah Just is listed as 1.74 meters (5 feet 8 inches) tall ³.