The Viktor Gyökeres Chant (With Lyrics & Audio)
Viktor Gyökeres #14
Viktor Gyökeres Chant — Lyrics, Origin, & How to Sing It
The Gooner end has a brand-new earworm. Here’s the viral Viktor Gyökeres chant in full, the story behind it, and how to belt it out with thousands at the Emirates (or the pub).
🎶 Full Lyrics (Sing-Along)
Common stadium version (easy to memorize). Many fans sing this to the feel of Salt-N-Pepa’s “Push It.”
Crowds often loop the chant, swapping the first line for player-moment riffs (e.g., “He bangs them in for fun—defences in a mess”). Keep it catchy, keep it simple.
📣 How to Sing It (Fast Guide)
Beat & tempo
Think medium bounce (≈120 BPM). Four claps fit the “du-du-du-du” hook. If you’re leading, 3-2-1 then go.
- Start with the lyrics block above, then loop the “Viktor…” refrain.
- Use the du-du-du hook to regroup the section between verses.
- End clean: hold “Gyö-ker-es!” and punch the fists up. 💪
Call & response
Capo (song leader) calls “His name is Viktor…”, end sings back “Viktor Gyökeres!”. Works perfectly in concourses and away ends.
Tips for starting it
- Pick a natural lull (throw-in, goal kick, subs).
- Face the middle, clap the beat first, then vocals.
- Keep lines short; let the stand finish each punchline.
🧭 Origin & Background
Arsenal supporters began circulating this chant online and in concourses during the early weeks of the 2025–26 season, as excitement grew around Viktor Gyökeres leading the line. The melody follows that classic fan approach: take a universal pop rhythm, simplify the cadence, and make it instantly singable.
Why this one stuck
- Simple hook: the “du-du-du” section lets whole stands jump in mid-stream.
- Identity nods: “red and white” + “cannon on his chest” tie the player to the badge.
- Open-ended: first line is easy to swap for new jokes or match moments.
About Viktor Gyökeres (quick bio)
Sweden international striker known for power, pressing, and ruthless movement. His prolific season in Portugal put Europe on notice; Arsenal supporters embraced him immediately for his work-rate and goal threat.
As with most terrace songs, versions vary by group and venue. If you’ve heard a great alt-verse, drop it in the comments and we’ll feature it (credit given).
🧪 Arsenal Chant Culture (Why Gooner songs slap)
From “Good Old Arsenal” to modern anthems, Gooner songs travel fast when they’re short, funny, and chant-able. This one checks all three boxes and slots neatly into match-day cycles—pre-kickoff buzz, goal-celebrations, and away-end concourses.
Anatomy of a terrace banger
- Lines of 7–10 syllables (no tongue-twisters).
- One unmistakable hook for late joiners.
- Club references (colors, badge, nickname) to anchor identity.
Etiquette
- Keep it positive, keep it singable.
- Don’t fight the tempo—match the clap.
- Let the section breathe; chant in waves, not wall-to-wall.
🛠️ Chant Builder (Have some fun)
Swap in any player name and tweak the opening line. Great for five-a-side, Sunday league, or your supporters’ coach.