Ethan Ampadu chant: Lyrics, tune and story behind Leeds’ song for their Welsh captain

Ethan Ampadu has already etched his name into Leeds United history, and nothing will change the fact that he was the club captain when the Whites secured promotion back to the Premier League as Championship winners in 2025. In doing so, the Welshman became one of the most respected players to wear the armband for the club in recent history.

His performances in the second tier were exemplary, and Ampadu has continued to impress in the Premier League. The Welshman not only helped Leeds retain their place in the top flight, but also played a key role in their run to the FA Cup semi-finals, with his versatility allowing him to excel in both defence and midfield whenever required by Daniel Farke.

The Leeds faithful gave Ampadu his own chant shortly after he signed for the club, and it remains a popular song around Elland Road today. It can regularly be heard following crunching tackles, brave blocks and whenever the midfielder's name is announced inside the stadium.

For all the key information about the Ethan Ampadu chant, including the lyrics and tune, we have you covered below.

Ethan Ampadu chant, lyrics and tune

The Ethan Ampadu chant is sung to the tune of ‘Agadoo' by Black Lace. The lyrics are as follows:

Ampadu, du, du

Plays in yellow, white and blue,

Ampadu, du, du

He hates scum like me and you,

To the left, to the right,

He will break your legs in two,

Ampadu, du, du,

Plays in yellow, white and blue

Ethan Ampadu chant background

The Ethan Ampadu chant is not only sung to a fantastic tune, but the lyrics also encapsulate a lot about the player himself and the club he plays for.

The line about Ampadu hating ‘scum' is a direct reference to Manchester United. Leeds have a long-held hatred for the Red Devils to the point where their fans refuse to call them by their real name. Instead, they are simply referred to as ‘scum'. Naturally, the feeling is mutual across the Pennines.

The chant also makes reference to Ampadu's play style. The Welshman has played in both defence and midfield for the club, but one thing has remained constant – his appetite for a tasty challenge.

Leeds fans singing the Ethan Ampadu chant

FGG says: Another brilliant Leeds chant

Given the similarity between the player's surname and the hit song ‘Agadoo', it is almost criminal that it has taken this long for Ampadu to get a football chant to this tune, but kudos to Leeds fans for finally getting it sorted. This chant, in addition to the Brenden Aaronson chant, have contributed to Leeds fans having one of the best modern songbooks in the country.