Several players are considering coming out as gay, while some are still hesitant about revealing their sexuality to the public. Marcus Urban, an ex-professional player from Germany and co-founder of the global diversity group Diversero, has discussed the players’ plans. He suggested May 17th as a possible date for them to come out as a group, highlighting the ongoing debate about waiting for the football world to become more accepting. Urban also mentioned the existence of gay Bundesliga couples who are currently in hiding.
In 2022, Blackpool striker Jake Daniels made headlines by becoming the first male player in England to come out as gay in 32 years. This has sparked discussions about the possibility of others following suit and the potential impact on the football community.