Former Liverpool Football Club striker Divock Origi has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 31, bringing an end to a career marked by decisive goals and major trophies.
In a statement released on Monday, Origi said his “purpose in the game is fulfilled,” adding that he had lived out his childhood dreams, played on the biggest stages, and won major honours.
“To all my fans, the clubs, my teammates and my family: this will forever be ours. Thank you. The mission is complete. Now I step into my next calling,” he said.
Origi joined Liverpool from Lille in 2014 and spent eight years at Anfield, although he was loaned out to both Lille and VfL Wolfsburg during that period. He made 175 appearances for the club, scoring 41 goals.
He became a cult hero at Liverpool, contributing crucial goals during Jurgen Klopp’s tenure, including in key matches that defined the club’s domestic and European success. Klopp once described him as a “Liverpool legend,” praising his importance to the team.
After leaving Anfield in 2022, Origi joined AC Milan on a free transfer before later spending a loan spell at Nottingham Forest in 2024.
At international level, he earned 32 caps for Belgium, scoring three goals.
Origi’s retirement marks the end of a career widely remembered for his decisive contributions in high-pressure moments, particularly during Liverpool’s successful era under Klopp.