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.
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(Orlando Pride/Brazil): Widely considered one of the greatest of all time, Marta is also openly queer. While many professional soccer players identify as LGBTQ+,
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