Diogo Jota’s Liverpool Chant: History, Lyrics and How to Sing It
Few modern terrace songs caught fire like the Diogo Jota chant at Anfield. Simple, catchy, and unmistakably Scouse in spirit, it celebrates a beloved player and lives on in the stands as part of supporter culture.
In memoriam
Many supporters choose to keep his song alive as a tribute. If your club or match is observing a silence or a formal ceremony, please follow stadium and capo cues before singing.
Origin & melody
Supporters commonly link the Jota chant to a terrace melody that spread across Europe. Goal.com’s explainer traces its Liverpool adaptation and why it works so well at Anfield: simple lines, easy clap cues, and a big payoff on the name.
Chant lyrics
Oh, he wears the number 20,
He will take us to victory,
And when he’s running down the left wing,
He’ll cut inside and score for LFC.
He’s a lad from Portugal,
Better than Figo, don’t you know,
Oh, his name is Diogo!
As documented in Goal.com’s article on the chant and echoed in fan recordings.
How to sing it (timing & tempo)
Best moments Post-goal (2–3 loops max), late push, or coordinated tributes.
Tempo Start mid-tempo so the whole end can join; speed up slightly on repeats. Keep lines crisp so the “Diogo!” lands together.
Clap cues One clap between lines works; three claps after “Diogo!” signals the loop.
Lead & follow Let the capo/drum set the count-in; enter together for maximum lift.
Hear it sung (fan recordings)
- YouTube search: “Diogo Jota Better Than Figo chant”
- YouTube search: “Anfield Diogo Jota chant”
- Liverpool FC – Official news hub
Tribute etiquette (matchday)
- Observe silences. Scarves up, voices down until the cue ends.
- Keep it positive. Avoid rival-baiting—this is about remembrance.
- One voice. Follow the capo/drum so entries are together.
- Short loops. 20–30 seconds per run carries best and respects the moment.
Final whistle: Whether sung softly at memorials or bouncing after big moments, this chant is part of how supporters remember Diogo Jota. If you capture a respectful clip from your end, send a clean 15–30s video + context (minute, match) to hello@soccerchantsandsongs.com.