Divock Origi Retires from Football at Age 31

Divock Origi, a former Belgian striker and Liverpool cult hero, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31. Origi is recognized for his pivotal role in Liverpool's history, notably scoring twice in the memorable 4-0 comeback against Barcelona in the 2019 UEFA Champions League semi-final, which helped the team recover from a 3-0 first-leg deficit.

He scored a total of 41 goals in 175 appearances for Liverpool, including six goals in Merseyside derbies against Everton, one of which was a stoppage-time winner at Anfield. Origi began his career at Lille and won the Premier League with Liverpool in 2020 before joining AC Milan on a free transfer two years later.

He returned to England on a season-long loan to Nottingham Forest in 2024. In a heartfelt social media post, Origi expressed gratitude to fans, coaches, and teammates, stating that he fulfilled his childhood dream of playing at the highest level and winning major trophies.