Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Blackpool FC’s Jake Daniels comes out as gay

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After informing club authorities, the 17-year-old made the revelation in an international sports website’s interview this evening. Daniels is only the second active male football player in the world to come out as gay, following Josh Cavallo of Adelaide United in Australia. Other former players, such as Thomas Hitzlsperger of Aston Villa, came out after … Read more

Jake Daniels is the most recent world footballer to emerge after Justin Fashanu, England’s first out homosexual male player.

Jake Daniels

Jake Daniels of Blackpool FC has made history by being the first male English professional footballer to publicly come out as gay in more than two decades. After breaking into the Seaside’s first team in 2022, the 17-year-old spoke exclusively to Sky Sports on his decision to make the announcement. Daniels’ move has sparked significant … Read more