In the near future, a number of skilled soccer players intend to publicly reveal their homosexuality.

Currently, there are no openly gay male players in any of Germany's professional football leagues. However, this may soon change as a group of male professional footballers in Germany are planning to make a public announcement about their sexuality on the same day in May. The news has been leaked by German weekly newspaper Preußische Allgemeine Zeitung, which reports that several professional players across the nation are planning to come out on May 17, which is also the International Day Against Homophobia. This significant date has been chosen as a way to raise awareness and promote acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community in the world of football.

It has been revealed that all clubs involved are aware of the campaign and have been informed about the players' plans to come out. However, there are still some players who are hesitant about making their sexuality public and may change their minds before the designated date next month. Marcus Urban, a former footballer in Germany who came out as gay after his career had ended, is the co-founder of Diversero, a global community for diversity. He is aware of the group's plans and believes that May 17th is a powerful symbol of unity for the players involved.

According to Urban, this date serves as an opportunity for the players to come together and show the world that they are proud of who they are. "May 17th is an offer," Urban explained. "It's a date that you could use as a guide and get together as a group." This planned group outing, called 'Sports Free', is a step towards creating a more inclusive and accepting environment in the world of football. The players involved will also be featured in a documentary called 'Hide and Seek', which will showcase their individual journeys and experiences as LGBTQ+ athletes.

One of the most well-known male footballers to come out as gay is Thomas Hitzlsperger, who became the first German footballer to do so in 2014. Hitzlsperger played in the Premier League for Aston Villa, West Ham, and Everton before retiring from football. In an interview for the Amazon Prime documentary 'The Last Taboo', Hitzlsperger revealed that he was advised to keep his sexuality a secret during his playing career. "Not everyone around me thought it was okay," Hitzlsperger said. "My lawyer advised me against coming out."

In the world of professional football, there are currently only four male players who are openly gay. This includes Blackpool forward Jake Daniels, who became the first male professional footballer in England to come out as gay in 32 years in 2022. The list also includes San Diego Loyal midfielder Collin Martin, Adelaide United's Josh Cavallo, and Cagliari's Jakub Jankto. The fact that there are still so few openly gay male players in professional football highlights the need for more representation and support for the LGBTQ+ community in the sport. The planned group outing and documentary are important steps towards creating a more inclusive and accepting environment for LGBTQ+ athletes in the world of football.

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