(Orlando Pride/Brazil): Widely considered one of the greatest of all time, Marta is also openly queer.
: The first professional footballer in England to come out (1990). 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. He remains a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion
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. (Chelsea/Australia): One of the world's best strikers; she
(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