Liverpool cult hero, Champions League winner Divock Origa retires at 31
Divock Origa has announced the end of his football journey on social media. Origa, who became a cult hero by scoring a crucial treble in Liverpool, announced his retirement at the age of 31 and thanked the fans and coaches. The size of the night was unclear about his next step.
Belgian-born Divock Origa, who provided historic moments for the same team in Liverpool, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 31. In a personal message released on social media, he said that his player's journey is over and now he is ready to start a new phase.
Origa described his decision pictorially: "My goal as a player has been fulfilled. It was my childhood dream to receive big stages, big trophies — I have achieved it. I am honored for Aishwarya. Thanks to the fans who have supported me around the world, for every iconic moment, for every goal, for every moment that has been a part of our history." In his message, he gave special thanks to the teams, coaches, teammates and family.
Origa was never a regular starter for the club's family, requiring him to constantly play a decisive role in matches. However, goals at crucial moments established his prominence — a dramatic alter-winner against Everton and an off-risk 4-0 thrashing of Barcelona followed in a succession of record-breaking moments for the club's following.
Perhaps his most recognizable moment was the goal against Tottenham in the 2019 Champions League final — Liverpool's second goal of the match in Madrid to spoil the celebrations. This has earned him a deep cult-hero status at the club.
There were also the challenges his career faced after Liverpool. After his transfer to AC Milan, he managed to score only two goals in 36 matches for the club. He also managed to score just one goal in 22 matches during his loan spell at Nottingham Forest, but was unable to establish himself in the first team at Milan.
Oranga, in his social media tweet/post after his representation against Belgium, also happily recalled his Kenyan roots. "Mission accomplished. Now preparing for my next calling," he tweeted, but has yet to reveal specific plans for those next assignments.
The trophies won by Origa at the end of his career included: the Champions League title, the Premier League crown, the FA Cup, the League Cup, the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup. For Liverpool fans, football moments like his decisive goals are unforgettable.
As soon as this announcement was posted, many teammates, coaches and fans in the football circle started praising Origa for his services. Retiring at the comparatively young age of 31‑years may be due to fitness, personal developments or a career-oriented decision — as he says, retirement can be seen as a new opportunity for the next step.
Given the major turning points in Origa's careers, it will be interesting for fans to bid a respectful farewell to his services to football, as well as his future endeavors. He recently wrote a special chapter in Liverpool's team history — as a player who played a key role in the team's success with three match-changing goals.
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