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Best football chants in world football: Arsenal, Man City & more

Written by Okello Steve
Last Update: November 21, 2025

Few things capture the raw emotions of football like the chants echoing from packed terraces across the world. From rhythmic roars of South American ultras to the witty anthems born in English pubs, these songs unite fans in passion, pride and sometimes rivalry.

The best football chants are more than noise, they are a heartbeat, a shared language that transcends borders and generations, carrying stories of triumph, heartbreak and undying loyalty.

In this post, we dive into the best football chants that have defined clubs, inspired players, and shaken stadiums to their core. Whether it is a spine-tingling chorus before kick-off or a defiant cry in defeat, each chant reveals something deeper about the culture and identity of the fans who sing them.

Keep reading as we explore one chant at a time, those which help create the best stadium atmospheres and motivate players to do their best.

Best football chants
It didn't take long for Arsenal fans to create a chant for Viktor Gyokeres – Photo by Imago

Best football chants in world football

Arsenal fans' Kai Havertz chant

Since the beginning of the 2022/23 season, Arsenal fans have made an effort to make more noise both at the Emirates Stadium and away from home. While they have always had good support away, the Emirates have frequently been likened to a library, and a freshen-up of their songbook has done wonders.

That season, the Saliba song (to the tune of Tequila) went viral, and they also started belting out “North London Forever” before home matches. Last season, they aired a new gem, adding to a growing list of Arsenal football chants—this time about ex-Chelsea man Kai Havertz. The song is to the tune of Waka Waka by Shakira.

Arsenal Kai Havertz song lyrics

Tsamina mine, eh, eh,

Waka waka, eh, eh,

£60 million down the drain,

Kai Havertz scores again

Man City – I'll follow you everywhere

When Manchester City were on the charge towards a famous treble in 2023, the Blues faithful conjured up a catchy song that was heard every time they played in the run-in. City fans have made a habit of “stealing” songs from other clubs over the years, and while some Manchester United fans may claim to have created a similar song to this one a few years ago, City are certainly the first to make it go viral.

Manchester City fans sing Fleetwood Mac chant lyrics

To the tune of “Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac, the song goes like this:

“Can you hear me calling, calling your name,

We're Man City and we're on the p*ss again,

Something's happening, happening to me,

I've spent all my money on drugs and City,

Awooooooo, I wanna follow you everywhere

Liverpool – Virgil van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk will go down as a certified Liverpool legend for what he has done for the club since signing for the Reds from Southampton back in 2018. Now the club captain, Van Dijk will always be known as the man who led Liverpool to their record-equalling 20th Premier League title in 2025. His very own Liverpool chant is to the tune of ‘Dirty Old Town' by the Pogues, and the lyrics are as follows:

He's our centre-half,

He's our number four,

Watch him defend,

And watch him score,

He'll pass the ball,

Calm as you like,

He's Virgil van Dijk,

He's Virgil van Dijk.

England – Phil Foden's on Fire

The football song that has gained the most traction in the summer of 2024 was England's song for Phil Foden. Throughout Euro 2024, England fans were heard singing the new chant wherever they visited and, in many ways, it became the song of the tournament. 

The lyrics to the song, which is sung to the tune of Dancing in the Dark by Bruce Springsteen, are as follows:

Can't start a fire,
Can't start a fire without a spark,
Phil Foden's on fire,
He'll be playing the Germans off the park

England – Marc Guehi

One of the standout players for England throughout Euro 2024 was Marc Guehi. The centre-back filled the boots of Harry Maguire, who missed the tournament through injury, and he more than earned his own England fan chant. To the tune of You to Me Are Everything by Real Thing, the song goes as follows:

You to me are everything, 
You're taking England to Berlin, 
Marc Guehi, Marc Guehi. 
And when you play with Jonny Stones, 
I'm sure that football's coming home, 
Marc Guehi, Marc Guehi.

Arsenal – Riccardo Calafiori

Arsenal supporters, previously not known for creating a vibrant atmosphere with chants, have significantly improved in this area in recent years.

Now, they appear to create an iconic chant almost at will, and their new song for Riccardo Calafiori quickly became a fan favourite..

Sung to the tune of Dean Martin's 1953 smash hit ‘That's Amore', the official lyrics of the song are as follows:

When he plays at the back,

He will stop your attack,

Calafiori.

He chose red over blue,

plays for Mik and Edu,

Calafiori.

Leeds – Brenden Arronson

Although Brenden Aaronson's form has faded at Leeds United, the club's supporters have a brilliant chant for him. To the tune of ‘American Boy' by Estelle and Kanye West, the lyrics are:

Came to Elland Road, and you will see him play

Signed from Red Bull Salzburg, and he's here to stay

I really want to, live in Beeston with you,

You'll be my American boy,

American boy

Manchester United – Ruben Amorim

The majority of Manchester United fans have just endured the worst season of their lives following the club, after the Red Devils finished 15th in the Premier League and went trophyless. To make matters worse, they lost an all-or-nothing Europa League final to Tottenham just days before the end of the season.

Despite their terrible season, the fans have taken a shine to manager Ruben Amorim, who was appointed halfway through the season. Although the former Sporting boss is yet to have a positive impact on performances or results, the United faithful believe he is the man to take the club back to the top of English and European football.

Soon after he joined, the Stretford End began singing a version of “It's a Heartache” by Bonnie Tyler in honour of their boss. The lyrics are as follows:

Ruben Amorim,

He'll bring the glory days again,

We'll back him from the Stretford End,

He'll turn the Reds around…

Arsenal – Viktor Gyokeres

It didn't take long for Arsenal to come up with a chant for their new striker, Viktor Gyokeres, even if they have rehashed a tune that several clubs have used in recent years. If the big Swede can score nearly as many goals for his new club as he managed for Sporting Lisbon, then this chant could very quicky take off.

Gyokeres chants lyrics – 

He comes from Sweden,

The girls are very nice.

He dumped his girlfriend,

To play in red and white.

He's scoring goals with the cannon on his chest.

His name is Viktor, Viktor Gyökeres!

Dududududu

Liverpool – Luis Diaz

Over the years, Liverpool fans have created some brilliant songs for some of their best attacking players. The Mo Salah Egyptian King chant is one of the most famous, while the Sadio Mane Voulez Vouz chant also sticks in the memory.

Luis Diaz signed for the club back in 2022 but he had to wait until 2024 for a chant. Then a little over a year later, he left the club to join Bayern Munich. Still, this is a very catchy chant and perhaps Bayern Munich will use it themselves in the years to come. 

To the tune of the Italian resistance song, ‘Bella Ciao', the lyrics are as follows:

His name is Luis, He's from Barrancas, And he plays for Liverpool

His name is Lucho, He came from Porto, He came to score, came to score Came to score, score, score

La, la, la, la-la! La, la, la, la-la! La, la , la, la! La, la, la, la, la!

Luis Diaz, He's from Barrancas, And he plays for Liverpool!

Everton – Iliman Ndiaye

Everton have a brilliant chant for their talented winger, Iliman Ndiaye, who has been one of the club's standout players from the minute he signed for the club back in 2024. The lyrics to the Ndiaye chant are as follows:

I am in love, I can't deny,

Our number 10, his name is Iliman Ndiaye,

From Senegal to Bramley-Moore,

He's f***ing magic, he's the one that we adore,

Ole ole ole ola,

Ole ole ole ole ola

Manchester United – Bruno Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes has been one of the most consistent players since signing for Manchester United in January 2020. The Red Devils did not hesitate to compose a Man United song for the ‘Portuguese Magnifico' to praise his outstanding performances.

Most importantly, Bruno's song has always reigned supreme in the Stretford End, even when the club he serves diligently isn't performing well. The Portuguese midfielder has been decisive in the most important games, both as a scorer and in giving assists. The 30-year-old has already played more than 250 games since joining the Red Devils.

The lyrics to the popular Bruno Fernandes song are as follows:

Bruno, Bruno, Bruno,

He's from Sporting Like Cristiano Ronaldo,

He goes left,

He goes right,

He makes the defences look s***e,

He's our Portuguese Magnifico…

Chelsea – Blue is the colour

Over the years, Chelsea have been one of the most formidable Premier League teams. The club is also known to have some of the best fan songs, thanks to the massive following in England and abroad.

“Blue is the Colour” is a song that has always been a favourite among fans at Stamford Bridge and during away games. While some fan songs rise and fall in popularity, “Blue is the Colour” has consistently remained a classic over the years. It was originally composed by the Chelsea squad in 1972.

You would reckon that it is not only a popular Chelsea fan song but also one that was composed in the heydays when Chelsea ruled the turf. The song survived the sands of time through to when players like Didier Drodgba had favour with the god of football, scoring at the slightest chance to the thrill of enchanted Chelsea fans.

Even today, the song remains a favourite football chant among Chelsea fans. Below are the lyrics.

Blue is the colour, football is the game,

We're all together, and winning is our aim.

So cheer us on through the sun and rain

'cause Chelsea, Chelsea is our name!

Here at the Bridge, whether rain or fine

We can shine all the time

Home or away, come and see us play

You're welcome any day!

Old viral football chants

Deep fry your pizzas – Scotland

This one is a long-lasting chant that the Scottish national team fans use whenever Scotland meets Italy. In fact, they don't even have to play against them; it's enough just to pass the Italians on the street and the chant will come up, like in the example below:


While the lyrics are far from spectacular and there's only one verse to sing, the chant stuck because it is clever, funny, and has a good rhythm since it is based the famous Cuban song Guantanamera.

Will Grigg's on Fire – Northern Ireland

During Northern Ireland's run at Euro 2016, their fans gained plenty of traction with fellow supporters at the tournament for their songbook. One chant, that effectively became the song of the summer, was their chant for striker Will Grigg.

The song was the first in football to use the tune of Freed From Desire by Gala, and it was a big hit. Sadly, plenty of fans have ripped the song off for other players in the years since, however, none will ever top the original. The lyrics were simply:

Will Grigg's on fire,

Your defence is terrified,

Will Grigg's on fire,

Your defence is terrified,

Na-na-na-na-na, na-na, na-na-na, na-na-na

Come on David Moyes

When David Moyes became manager of Manchester United, many of the club's supporters believed that their success on the pitch would just continue. As a result, they created a song for their new manager to the tune of ‘Cum on Feel the Noize' from Slade. The lyrics were as follows:

So, come on David Moyes

Play like Fergie's boys,

And we'll go wild, wild, wild

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