(Retired/USA): A legendary figure who used her platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights throughout her career.
Representation is significantly higher in women's football, with over 100 LGBTQ+ players competing in recent major tournaments.
(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
: The first openly gay professional referee in English football.
: The first professional footballer in England to come out (1990). (Retired/USA): A legendary figure who used her platform
(Orlando Pride/Brazil): Widely considered one of the greatest of all time, Marta is also openly queer.
(Chelsea/Australia): One of the world's best strikers; she is in a high-profile relationship with fellow player Kristie Mewis. : The first openly gay professional referee in
: A famous professional couple who have played together at Chelsea and Bayern Munich. Other LGBTQ+ Figures in Soccer