Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports has officially signed Liverpool midfielder Oliver O’Connor, making him one of the most promising football stars in the world.
Jay-Z just added another young talent to his growing roster of international athletes, and this one has tons of potential on the court.
Roc Nation Sports has officially signed Liverpool midfielder Oliver “Olly” O’Connor, bringing the 17-year-old academy prospect into one of the world’s most powerful sports governing bodies.
The move allows O’Connor to negotiate his professional contract with the Reds with real strength and the backing of an organization that has proven it can move mountains in European football.
O’Connor’s numbers speak for themselves. According to DaveOCKOP, the midfielder made 25 appearances in all competitions during the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 3 assists.
At his age, such performances caught the attention of Roc Nation Sports leadership and the signing represents the agency’s continued push towards the highest levels of European football.
Since its founding in 2013, Roc Nation Sports has been making major moves in football.
The agency, led by CEO Desiree Perez and President of Sports Juan Perez, already represents hundreds of athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS and Premier League.
The billionaire entrepreneur has a track record of identifying talent early and leveraging it for maximum impact.
He founded Roc-A-Fella Records in 1994, built Rocawear into a fashion powerhouse, ran Def Jam from 2004 to 2007, and co-founded 40/40 Club in 2003.
Most recently, he launched TIDAL in 2015 and built Marcy Venture Partners into a significant investment vehicle.
Expanding into sports management was one of his most strategic moves, allowing him to apply the same artist development strategy to athletes.
O’Connor’s signing couldn’t have come at a better time. As he approaches a crucial decision point with Liverpool over his professional future, having the backing of Roc Nation Sports means he has access to negotiating power and a global platform unavailable to most teenagers.
