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Liverpool FC have made Lille striker Divock Origi their latest summer signing.

Little is known of Origi, bar him becoming one of the World Cup success stories after a stellar season with Lille - but is he a player who could fit into Brendan Rodgers' plans?

While Origi will be loaned back to Lille next season, he is still a player who could play a big role in the Reds' future.

Background

Origi comes from a footballing background. His father Mike was a Kenyan international and played for Genk - the club Divock originally started with, before signing for Lille in May 2010, aged just 15.

He has played at most levels for the Belgian national side - beginning with the Under-15s - and bagged 10 goals in just 19 games for the Under-19s in 2012.

He has honed his craft at Lille - a club who has nurtured talent like Kevin Mirallas, Stephan Lichsteiner, Yohan Cabaye and Eden Hazard over the past decade - after making his debut in February 2013, scoring six minutes after coming on to salvage a draw against Troyes.

Last season, he made 30 league appearances for the Ligue 1 club - 18 as substitute - and scored five goals, establishing himself as one of the league's most exciting youngsters.

Playing style

The assumption, given his Trojan physique and strength on the ball, is that he is a long-term replacement for Rickie Lambert - a player who will spend a year back at Lille gaining top-flight experience, before spending another season learning from the Scouse striker.

But he is not the out-and-out target man he appears. He is versatile - one of Rodgers' most sought-after attributes - with an ability to play across the front three or in a number of different formations.

Rene Girard is a manager who likes to tweak his system, and Origi has shown willingness to adapt. He's played up front and out wide in a 4-3-3, as well as as a traditional striker in a 4-4-2. He's also filled in as a number 10 when required. Such flexibility is a strong asset in a Rodgers side.

At Lille last season, he started most on the left-hand side of a 4-3-3, and arguably performed best there, scoring three goals.

He is not just a goalscorer who stands on the shoulder of the last defender. He can also create. His ability on the ball is good and can power past players in one-on-one situations, leaving defenders planted.

His goal against Evian last season demonstrated what he's capable of, picking the ball up 45 yards from goal on the left-hand side before beating the full back, cutting inside and curling a right-footed effort beyond the goalkeeper.

How the stats measure up

He scored a league goal every 255 minutes last season - not a bad rate for a player who was largely used to make an impact from the bench. He also completed an average of 0.7 dribbles per game, and fired off 25 shots in 30 appearances. His accuracy was impressive, with 72 per cent of his attempts on target.

He also created 18 chances for team-mates and enjoyed a pass accuracy of nearly 80 per cent, showing he is good with the whole pitch in front of him.

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Temperament

“He feels no pressure,” said Jan Vertonghen, Origi's team-mate at international level. “[Adnan] Januzaj is someone a bit like Origi – he plays like he’s on the street.”

Origi is very much part of the new breed of Belgian footballer. Players like Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois do not only have the ability to perform, but the confidence as well. They play with a swagger, a belief in their own ability, the crippling failures of the past 20 years no longer a burden upon them.

Though Belgium did not fulfil their potential at the World Cup, tactics were largely to blame and Origi was one of the shining lights of the tournament for the Red Devils.

Origi appeared as a substitute in all three group games and did not look daunted, and appeared a player who would appear to be able to cope with the pressure. His finish against Russia, in the 88th minute, gave a glimpse into his seemingly unflappable nature.

He also looked very lively against USA in the second round and played the full 90 minutes before being replaced before extra time began; the game with Argentina, meanwhile, was a turgid affair which would never be influenced by a Belgian player.

He is a player who would appear to have the world at his feet, and he's not ready to stumble just yet.

Going for a song

At the very least, Origi has a song already penned for him - although it's difficult to imagine Anfield belting this tune out.

Following his heroics against Russia, Flemish songster Ronny Mosuse released this remix in tribute to Origi's efforts.

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