Players - Gay Soccers

(Retired/USA): A legendary figure who used her platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights throughout her career.

: The first professional footballer in England to come out (1990). gay soccers players

: The first openly gay professional referee in English football. (Retired/USA): A legendary figure who used her platform

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

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

: A former Premier League referee who came out in 2025. 20 Professional Men's Soccer Players Who Have Come Out

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.