The former full-back’s stay at the Academy involved just two years in Kirkby, but the relationship forged with the Reds in that period has prolonged far beyond his farewell.
Born in Stavanger, Norway, King represented Australia as a youth international – appearing at the U17 World Cup in 2011 – and it is Down Under where his career in football is now blossoming… but off the pitch.
“I’m currently working with a sports technology start-up company, called myKicks,” the 23-year-old explained to Liverpoolfc.com.
“The company is developing a revolutionary football app for smartphones to help all levels of footballers improve their finishing, which is set to launch in September 2017.