Divock Origi announced his retirement from professional football at age 31 on June 8, 2026, posting a farewell statement on social media expressing gratitude to fans, clubs, coaches, and teammates [1, 2, 3, 4]. He said, "My purpose in the game as a player is fulfilled. I lived out my childhood dreams to play on the biggest stages and win the biggest trophies... The mission is complete. Now I step into my next calling." [1]
Origi scored 41 goals in 175 appearances for Liverpool, starting 68 matches in total [1, 2, 3, 4]. He played a crucial role in Liverpool's 2019 UEFA Champions League triumph, netting twice in a comeback semi-final against Barcelona and scoring in the final versus Tottenham Hotspur [1, 2, 3, 4]. He also won the Premier League title with Liverpool in the 2019-2020 season and lifted the FA Cup during his time at the club [1, 4].
In Merseyside derbies, Origi scored six goals against Everton, including a stoppage-time winner that famously led Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to celebrate on the pitch [1, 2, 3].
Origi began his career at French club Lille before moving to Liverpool. He also had spells with Wolfsburg and AC Milan. In the 2024 season, he spent time on loan at Nottingham Forest [1, 2, 3, 4]. He terminated his contract with AC Milan in December 2025 prior to announcing his retirement [1, 2, 3].
On the international stage, Origi earned 32 caps for Belgium, scoring 3 goals. He represented Belgium at the 2014 World Cup [4].
Looking ahead, Origi plans to pursue a career in fashion. He shared he is dedicating himself to studying the craft, industry, and history of fashion and hopes to learn from top designers [4]. "I have new purpose and other things in life I want to pursue with the same passion I've pursued football all these years," he said [4].
His retirement announcement concludes a timeline of key moments that include the 2019 Champions League victory, Premier League title in 2019-20, loan to Nottingham Forest in 2024, and contract termination with AC Milan in December 2025 [1, 2, 3, 4].
