Soccers Players — Gay

: Former professional player in Asia who came out after his career ended. Openly LGBTQ+ Female Players

: The first openly gay professional referee in English football. gay soccers players

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. : Former professional player in Asia who came

(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. In contrast, female professional soccer has a long

: The first openly gay man to play in a major North American professional sports league (MLS).

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

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