Most youngster celebrate their 17th hanging out with friends. But Liv Cooke spent hers becoming the youngest-ever Freestyle Football World Champion.
Surprising for all of us, she was already planning a much bigger game, a multimillion-pound real estate empire, all while we were applauding her gravity-defying feats.
As a youngest world-record-breaking athlete, a glamorous prime-time BBC presenter, and a shrewd real estate tycoon, Liv Cooke has solidified her reputation as a unique “triple threat” by late 2025. She has a portfolio that has transformed many lives.
The Accident That Turned Everything Around
Liv’s journey began with a dream of playing for the Lionesses, not with a ball at her feet. She was a rising star at the Blackburn Rovers Centre of Excellence at the age of 14. But at age 15, a recurrent back injury kept her out of action for several months.
Instead of quitting, Liv pivoted. Bedbound and unable to play a full match, she discovered freestyle videos online. She spent her recovery learning basics in her back garden in Leyland, Lancashire. By the time her back healed, she had traded the pitch for the stage, eventually leaving college early to turn professional.
Dominating the Digital World and the BBC
Liv’s athletic resume is unmatched. She currently holds seven Guinness World Records, including the record for the most alternating sit-down crossovers in 30 seconds. Her skills led to:
- UEFA Ambassadorship: Leading the “We Play Strong” campaign to get girls into football.
- BBC Career: Signing as a presenter for MOTDx and becoming a regular face on Football Focus.
- Digital Power: In 2021, she was confirmed as the highest-earning female athlete on TikTok, leveraging a combined following of over 8 million fans.
The £10M Property Empire: Liv Cooke Developments
While many influencers rely on brand deals, Liv moved into “brick and mortar.” In 2019, she founded Liv Cooke Developments Ltd. Her strategy isn’t just about buying houses; it’s about high-level urban regeneration.
- HMO Specialist: She focuses on investing in “Houses in Multiple Occupation” (HMOs) across Northern England, particularly in Manchester and Oldham.
- Social Impact: By 2025, her developments have provided high-quality housing for more than 600 women fleeing domestic and sexual abuse.
- Net Worth: With six seven-figure businesses under her belt, her fortune is estimated at over £10 million as of late 2025.
2025 Personal Life: Marriage, Split, and Return to the UK
Liv’s personal life has seen significant changes this year. After spending several years splitting her time between Los Angeles and a luxury manor in Nottinghamshire, Liv was granted permanent US residency in the summer of 2025.
However, in September 2025, it was confirmed that Liv had separated from her wife, Gal Ozery. Following the split, Liv returned to her roots in Lancashire to focus on scaling her UK business ventures. Despite personal challenges, she remains a public advocate for financial freedom.
Recently she was seen appearing on Channel 5’s Rich House, Poor House, where she paid off a family’s debt and mentored them in property investing.
The “Liv Cooke” Blueprint
Whether she’s juggling a football or a multi-million-pound refurbishment, Liv Cooke operates with one mindset: “How you do anything is how you do everything.” From her book The Way to Win to her daily property updates, she remains a blueprint for the modern entrepreneur—proving that a “winning mindset” can be applied to any industry, as long as you’re willing to put in the work.
