Top 10 Chants in Greek Football

Top 10 Chants in Greek Football

By Nick Tsambouniaris,

Greek ultras are known around the world for their passionate support. Atmospheres at games are electric to say the least as fans act as the 12th man for their team.

Here are my top 10 chants in Greek football with a hyperlink to the YouTube video of them being belted out in full glory.

10. AEK – RE BIN LADEN

This cheeky party starter aimed at Olympiakos from AEK’s Original 21 makes it as number 10.
As you can see in the below link, every single fan is jumping and singing along with purpose,
making for a great atmosphere.

10. AEK – RE BIN LADEN

9. PAOK – IRTHAME SKASTOI APO TIN KLINIKI

Gate 4 of PAOK are notoriously known for creating an intimidating atmosphere wherever they go.
This particular chant gets extra points for its climax ending when the fans rise from the ground as one
jumping all over the place.
The chant itself is also funny and sums up the passion of Greek football fans in general as it says they
“came from the clinic without doctors knowing” and they were brainwashed from young kids.

9. PAOK – IRTHAME SKASTOI APO TIN KLINIKI

8. AEK – DEN THELO TZAKI

Original 21 of AEK make the list again with this chant which again aptly highlights the crazy passion of
Greek ultras. AEK fans do not need a fireplace or heater to watch their team in the cold and would
travel across Greece with references to Patra, Larissa, Crete and Thessaloniki. It is also catchy and has
a good beat.

8. AEK – DEN THELO TZAKI

7. PAOK – XILIOMETRA KANAME PALI

Keeping with the theme of travelling anywhere and everywhere for their team, this chant from Gate 4
translates to “we again travelled kilometres”. The chant also refers to PAOK as a “kapsoura” which has
no direct English translation but if you are Greek you understand… It depicts PAOK as an obsessive
feeling or burning desire. In summary it means PAOK fans will stay loyal no matter the result.

7. PAOK – XILIOMETRA KANAME PALI

6. PANATHINAIKOS – SE GNORISA APO PAIDI MIKRO

Gate 13 of Panathinaikos is the oldest active supporter group in Greek football and perhaps the most
well known around the world. The chant translates to “I met you from a young age”, and basically
means that Gate 13 members were brainwashed as young boys into supporting the Trifylli.
The constant overhead clapping and jumping makes this chant even better.

6. PANATHINAIKOS – SE GNORISA APO PAIDI MIKRO

5. PAOK – OOO PAOKARA EXO TRELA

Without a doubt the most well-known PAOK chant, it claims PAOK fans would follow their team
anywhere they played, and they live and die for them. The clapping is an added bonus.

5. PAOK – OOO PAOKARA EXO TRELA

4. OLYMPIAKOS – EISAI STO MIALO, KATI MAGIKO

The most iconic Olympiakos chant will be heard wherever the Reds play. The chant means “you are in
my brain, something magical”, thus illustrating how seriously Greek ultras feel about their teams.
It is slow and easy to understand, meaning every fan can get involved, and Gate 7 always ensures it is
belted out with pride. It has also been copied by other fan bases worldwide.

4. OLYMPIAKOS – EISAI STO MIALO, KATI MAGIKO

3. IRAKLIS – ZALIZOMAI

The Thessaloniki-based club has seen better days and is currently in Greece’s third tier due to suffering
extreme financial problems, but Gate 10 can lay claim to one of the best chants in Greek football.
Zalizomai means “I am dizzy” and that is sure what happens when you bust this catchy chant with
conviction. The hand actions and jumping make it even better.

3. IRAKLIS – ZALIZOMAI

2. ARIS – OOO POUSTARADES

‘The God of War’ is primed for a return to the top flight next season and it is fair to say Super 3 has
been missed. The group has delivered some amazing atmospheres in Europe over the years,
particularly in away games. Here is their best chant that always pumps up players and fans alike.

2. ARIS – OOO POUSTARADES

1. PANATHINAIKOS – XORTO MAGIKO

By far the most iconic chant in Greek football belongs to Gate 13. It has been copied by many ultras
groups worldwide such as North America, Australia and South America. “Magic grass” has the whole
package in terms of chants as it involves clapping, a waving of the hands and even dividing the Gate
in half. Below is the link to our number 1.

1. PANATHINAIKOS – XORTO MAGIKO

Greek football might have its issues now, but seeing these top 10 chants gives us hope that if they can sort out the off field problems, the passionate fans are there and ready.

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By @NickRedV for @Hellas_Football