Introduction
Elijah Just (born 1 May 2000), is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a forward for FC Helsingør and the New Zealand national team.
Club career
Western Suburbs
Just joined the Olé Academy, run by Declan Edge moving from Palmerston North to live at the academy. He played for Western Suburbs in the Central League that features teams from the lower half of the North Island of New Zealand. Just was part of the team to win the Central League twice in 2017 and 2019, as well as runner-up in the 2018 Chatham Cup.
Eastern Suburbs
Just was part of Eastern Suburbs winning New Zealand Football Championship team, that won the final series of the league, qualifying for the OFC Champions League. Just finished the season playing in 20 games, scoring 7 goals.
International career
U-17
Just was part of the New Zealand U-17 team that won the 2017 OFC U-17 Championship, qualifying for the U-17 World Cup in India. Just played all three games the U-17 team played at the World Cup and was team captain in the second game against Paraguay
U-20
Just was originally called up to be part of the New Zealand U-20 side to play at the OFC U-19 Championship in Tahiti but withdraw for club commitments with Western Suburbs. Even thought Just didn't play in the OFC U-19 Championship, the team qualified for the U-20 World Cup in Poland and Just was part of the team that traveled to the tournament. He played in 3 games, scoring one goal in their Round of 16 defeat by penalties to Colombia U-20.
National team
Just made his national team debut for New Zealand in a friendly against Ireland, starting in their 1–3 loss.
Honours
Club
Western Suburbs
- Central League winners: 2017, 2019
- 2018 Chatham Cup runner-up: 2018
Eastern Suburbs
- New Zealand Football Championship champions: 2018-19
International
- OFC U-17 Championship: 2017