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: The first openly gay professional referee in English football.

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

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

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

: The most high-profile former Premier League and German international player to come out (post-retirement in 2014). : The first openly gay professional referee in

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

(Retired/USA): A legendary figure who used her platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights throughout her career. (Blackpool FC): In May 2022, Daniels became the

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.