Alexis Mac Allister Chant: Lyrics, tune and story behind Liverpool’s song for their Argentinian midfielder

Liverpool signed Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton at the beginning of the 2023/24 season, and across his first two full seasons at Anfield, he has established himself as an important player in the squad.

During the club's title-winning campaign in the 2024/25 season, Mac Allister was integral in the heart of the Liverpool midfield, and he looks as if he will continue to play a big role for the club for years to come.

As is customary at Liverpool, whenever a new signing hits the ground running, they are rewarded with their own football chant from the Kop, and that is exactly how it played out for Mac Allister.

For all the key information on the Alexis Mac Allister chant, including the lyrics and tune, we have you covered below.

Alexis Mac Allister chant lyrics and tune

In the stands, we often only hear the chorus to the Alexis Mac Allister, but the full version is as follows:

Maradona was good,

When he was off his meds,

And Messi was alright,

‘Til the Tuesday night he had to play the Reds,

Oh Mac Allister,

Oh Mac Allister,

He's the best there's been,

From the Argentine,

Oh Mac Allister!

The verse has its own unique tune, but the chorus, from the first ‘Oh Mac Allister' onwards, is sung to the same tune that many clubs use for the ‘viva _____' chant.

Alexis Mac Allister chant background

The full version of the Alexis Mac Allister chant was reportedly created by a fan called John Fay, who is said to be part of a wider group of Liverpool fans who create songs in a local pub in Liverpool.

The song pays homage to Mac Allister's heritage by referencing Messi and Maradona, although the comments attached to both players aren't overly complimentary.

The chant also refers to one of the most famous nights that Anfield has ever seen, long before Mac Allister was even on their radar – the famous 4-0 comeback victory over Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals in 2019.

Liverpool fans singing the Alexis Mac Allister chant

FGG says: A mixed response from fans

Liverpool fans are very proud of the fact that the vast majority of songs in their playbook are unique, so this song has drawn some criticism from sections of the fanbase who associate this chant with the ‘Viva Ronaldo' chant that Man Utd fans created in the 2000s. However, other fans think it's catchy, even if the verse is perhaps a little wordy.