Gay Soccers: Players

(Orlando Pride/Brazil): Widely considered one of the greatest of all time, Marta is also openly queer.

(Loudoun United/USL): Martin came out in 2018 while playing for Minnesota United in the MLS and continues to play professionally in the United States.

: A famous professional couple who have played together at Chelsea and Bayern Munich. Other LGBTQ+ Figures in Soccer gay soccers players

(Blackpool FC): In May 2022, Daniels became the first active male pro in the UK to come out since 1990.

(Adelaide United): In 2021, Cavallo became the first active top-tier male professional to come out. He remains a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the sport. Other LGBTQ+ Figures in Soccer (Blackpool FC): In

While many professional soccer players identify as LGBTQ+, only a small number of male players are currently "out" and active at the highest professional levels as of 2026. In contrast, female professional soccer has a long history of prominent openly gay and queer athletes.

: The first openly gay man to play in a major North American professional sports league (MLS). While many professional soccer players identify as LGBTQ+,

(Gala Fairydean Rovers): Murray became the first senior Scottish male player to come out in 2022. Notable Retired Male Players