Gay Soccers Players Today

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

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

Representation is significantly higher in women's football, with over 100 LGBTQ+ players competing in recent major tournaments. gay soccers players

(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.

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

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

: The first professional footballer in England to come out (1990). (Loudoun United/USL): Martin came out in 2018 while

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.