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

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

(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.

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. (Adelaide United): In 2021, Cavallo became the first

(Chelsea/Australia): One of the world's best strikers; she is in a high-profile relationship with fellow player Kristie Mewis.

: Former professional player in Asia who came out after his career ended. Openly LGBTQ+ Female Players In contrast, female professional soccer has a long

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