Divock Origi has retired at the age of 31, closing a career that made him one of Liverpool’s most memorable modern cult heroes through decisive goals in the club’s biggest moments. Jurgen Klopp once described him as “a Liverpool legend,” and Origi’s legacy at Anfield is built less on volume of appearances than on the timing and significance of his strikes.
The Belgian forward said three goals stand out above the rest: his goal against Barcelona in the Champions League comeback, his finish in the Champions League final, and his 96th-minute winner in the Merseyside derby against Everton. Of those, he said the Barcelona goal carried the strongest emotion and remains the most unforgettable moment of his career. Those contributions helped define Liverpool’s rise under Klopp and cemented Origi’s place in club folklore.
Signed by Brendan Rodgers in 2014, Origi scored 41 goals in 175 games for Liverpool and spent parts of his spell on loan elsewhere. Even when he was not a regular starter, he delivered in key moments across the Europa League, Premier League and cup competitions. His six goals in Merseyside derbies made Everton his most productive opponent and added to his reputation as a player who rose to the occasion when the stakes were highest.
During his time at Anfield, Origi won the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. He left Liverpool in 2022 after years of contributing as a crucial squad player in Klopp’s early and peak seasons, when the manager rebuilt the club into one of Europe’s dominant teams. Origi said Klopp played a major role in his development, believing in him from the start and helping him understand his identity both on and off the pitch.
After spells with AC Milan and Nottingham Forest, Origi’s last competitive appearance came in 2024. Looking back, he said he feels no regrets and is proud to have been part of clubs and teams that will be remembered in football history. He also said the game shaped his faith and helped him grow as a man as well as a footballer.
Now beginning a new chapter away from the field, Origi plans to focus on fashion, entrepreneurship and work with the Belgian football agency DLF Sports. While Liverpool supporters may remember him as a legend, Origi says he wants to be remembered as someone who fulfilled his purpose authentically and lived fully as both a player and a person.
