5 Most Passionate Fan Bases in Europe 

Besiktas' Vodafone Park
Besiktas' Vodafone Park

#3. Celtic (Scotland)

Celtic Park fans in full force
Celtic Park fans in full force

When Lionel Messi finally stops to reflect on his career, one place he will never forget is Celtic Park. After Celtic's stunning victory over Barcelona back in 2012, the Argentine maestro praised the Bhoys' home ground for producing the best atmosphere in Europe. He added that the Celtic game was so special that he wanted to remember it forever.

Even Andreas Iniesta called it an honor to play there but that one Champions League night was just one example of why Celtic fans are so widely revered. They were officially named the best supporters by FIFA in 2017.

Their rendition of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' gives Liverpool a run for its money. True to their words, the Celtic fans just can't get enough. The result is an experience that even the greatest players in the world stand back and admire.

#2. Liverpool (England)

Liverpool fans gathering before a big game
Liverpool fans gathering before a big game

The sight of Anfield and the blasting of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' on a big occasion can hardly be topped. European nights in Liverpool can be an overwhelming experience for any visiting side.

Sir Alex Ferguson has regularly labeled trips to Liverpool as his least favorite fixture and you will rarely see an away team leave Merseyside with three points. Remarkably, between April 2017 and January 2021, the Reds went on a ridiculous 68 games unbeaten at home. Thanks in part to the fortress noise the fans create.

Their away support is also second to none. When the Kop starts singing their chants, and the fans have their scarves aloft, the club seems unbeatable. The Kopites waited a long time for their league title, from 1989-90 to 2019-20 precisely, but during that barren spell, the support never dwindled.

#1. Borussia Dortmund (Germany)

Yellow Wall of Borussia Dortmund
Yellow Wall of Borussia Dortmund

Germany arguably demonstrates the best fan culture in Europe. Both Borussia Monchengladbach and Schalke average more than 50,000 per home match, while FC Koln regularly fills out 98 percent of RheinEnergieSTADION's capacity.

No one can look past the famous 'Yellow Wall' and the general atmosphere created in the Signal Iduna Park. When this intimidating view is combined with the loud chants of passion, the wall acts as the twelfth man of the Men in Yellow.

BvB has the highest average home attendance in the world of football with 80,000 people per game. Almost 1.4 million people visit the stadium each year to witness the Yellow Wall in full voice, making it the ultimate bucket list destination for any football lover.

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