(Gala Fairydean Rovers): Murray became the first senior Scottish male player to come out in 2022. Notable Retired Male Players
: Former professional player in Asia who came out after his career ended. Openly LGBTQ+ Female 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. gay soccers players
: A former Premier League referee who came out in 2025. 20 Professional Men's Soccer Players Who Have Come Out
(Chelsea/Australia): One of the world's best strikers; she is in a high-profile relationship with fellow player Kristie Mewis. (Gala Fairydean Rovers): Murray became the first senior
: A famous professional couple who have played together at Chelsea and Bayern Munich. Other LGBTQ+ Figures in Soccer
: The first professional footballer in England to come out (1990). In contrast, female professional soccer has a long
(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.