06.11.2026 11:04
Divock Origi, who played for well-established European clubs such as Liverpool and Milan, has ended his football career at the age of 31. It drew attention that the former Belgian footballer began studying business at Harvard University after bidding farewell to the green pitches.
Divock Origi, one of the names who once left his mark on European football in a Liverpool shirt, has opened a new page in his career. The Belgian former striker, who has decided to retire from football at just 31, has this time turned to education rather than the football pitch. It was stated that Origi has begun studying business at the world-famous Harvard University.
A CAREER SPANNING FROM LIVERPOOL TO MILAN
Divock Origi, who began his football life in Genk's youth academy, later transferred to the youth academy of France's Lille team. The Belgian footballer, who took his first step into a professional career here, was transferred to Liverpool in 2014 for a transfer fee of 12.63 million euros.
Origi, who wore the English team's shirt for many years, also served on loan at Lille, Wolfsburg, and Nottingham Forest at different periods of his career. The striker, who left Liverpool in 2022 and transferred to Milan on a free transfer, played on loan at Nottingham Forest after his spell in Italy.
HIS LAST STOP WAS BEING WITHOUT A CLUB
Origi, who returned from Nottingham Forest to Milan in 2024, later was part of the Milan Futuro squad. According to the shared transfer history, the Belgian footballer was left without a club in January 2026.
Origi, who wore the shirt in England, France, Germany, and Italy during his career, drew attention by turning to education after retiring from football.
HE OPENED A NEW PAGE AT HARVARD
Fashion and entrepreneurship are among the new goals of Origi, who ended his football career. It was reported that the former footballer, who is stated to be studying at Harvard, is particularly interested in the fashion industry and aims to develop himself in this field. Origi also wants to grow his ventures in the field of football representation.
HE SCORED GOALS THAT WENT DOWN IN HISTORY AT LIVERPOOL
Origi was etched in memories especially with his performance in the 2019 season when Liverpool won the UEFA Champions League. The Belgian footballer, who scored 2 goals in the 4-0 second-leg comeback against Barcelona in the semi-finals, also found the net in the final against Tottenham.
Origi, who experienced major titles such as the Champions League, Premier League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup in his career, bid farewell to the green pitches at the age of 31 and turned to a different field.