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

: The first openly gay man to play in a major North American professional sports league (MLS).

(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.

(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

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

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

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