Since making the switch to Anfield from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023, Liverpool‘s number eight has evoked the spirit of Steven Gerrard on the way to establishing himself as one of the Reds' most important players, and the Dominik Szoboszlai chant can often be heard around the ground as a result.
If there is one thing that the Anfield faithful appreciate above all else, it is hard work and commitment to the cause, something that the Hungary captain has in abundance. Known for his immense engine and ferocious shooting, Szoboszlai is at the heart of Arne Slot's Premier League winning side.
Adding to the star man's popularity is the fact that he has arguably been Liverpool's player of the season so far, delivering man-of-the-match displays from both midfield and right-back, not to mention his impressive free kicks against the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City.
Read on as Football Ground Guide covers all you need to know about the Dominik Szoboszlai chant – one of the catchiest Liverpool football chants – ahead of the Reds' Premier League clash against West Ham United this weekend.
Dominik Szoboszlai chant, lyrics and tune
The Dominik Szobsoszclai chant is sung to the tune of ‘This Is the Life’ by Amy Macdonald. The lyrics to the chant are as follows:
When we’re singing his song,
And we’ll sing it all night,
When he’s passing from the left,
And he’s shooting from the right,
Where’s he gonna go,
Where’s he gonna go,
Dominik Szoboszlai!
Dominik Szoboszlai chant background
The song was created by Andy Hodgson, who has made a bit of a reputation for himself in recent years as being a Liverpool ‘chantwriter' at Taggy's, a pub near Anfield.
Hodgson has effectively taken over the mantle from Liverpool musician Jamie Webster, who used to do this sort of thing before he went mainstream.
From a lyrical point of view, this football chant doesn't reference anything specific to Szoboszlai, but the tune used is an original one. It perhaps feels like Hodgson decided that the player's name fitted with the chorus of the song and went from there.
Liverpool fans singing the Dominik Szoboszlai chant
FGG says: A good tune, but there's a reason it hasn't fully taken off
In a world where football fans often just rehash tunes that other clubs sing, I'm never going to criticise someone for coming up with something original.
However, there is a reason why this hasn't exploded at Anfield like other Liverpool chants created by someone on an acoustic guitar, and it's probably because the lyrics could be applicable to any footballer in the world.