Feyenoord

Voetbal is a Dutch umbrella term for football (soccer) songs: terrace chants set to music, club anthems, and tournament singles that rally support for teams. Typically sung in Dutch and crafted for mass sing‑along, the genre blends local pop (nederpop) and levenslied (tear‑jerker song) with marching‑band rhythms and brass fanfare. Choruses are simple, major‑key, and repetitive, built for call‑and‑response in stadiums and pub gatherings. Recordings often include clapping, crowd noise, and drum rolls to simulate terrace energy. Across decades, voetbal songs have accompanied league seasons and international tournaments (EK/Euro and WK/World Cup), becoming a living soundtrack of Dutch fan culture, club identity, and national pride.