Hup Holland Hup

The 1950 rallying cry by Jan de Cler for the Netherlands national team.

"Hup Holland Hup" is a song by Jan de Cler (1950) dedicated to the Netherlands national football team. It is one of the earliest recorded football chants for the Dutch side, capturing the post-war spirit of support for Oranje.

Quick Facts

Character: National Anthem/Chant
Key association: Netherlands National Team

Reader's Guide

It does not mention stadiums, supporter groups, or the color orange in connection with this song. The only facts available are: the song is by Jan de Cler, it was released in 1950, and it is dedicated to the Netherlands national football team. For a guide to experiencing this song, one would need to seek additional sources beyond this list.

Did You Know?

The song is listed alongside other Dutch football anthems such as "Wij houden van Oranje" by André Hazes (1998) and "Hand in hand achter Oranje" by the Netherlands national football team (1990).
Jan de Cler's song predates the famous "Hup Holland hup" chant that became widely associated with the Dutch team in later decades.