Thomas Hitzlsperger is the only German professional who is openly gay. He publicly acknowledged his homosexuality ten years ago - shortly after the end of his career.
In the past ten years, not a single active player has contacted him, he says. "We hear that active players are about to come out," says the 41-year-old in an interview with the "Süddeutsche Zeitung" "That would be great,” added the former VfB Stuttgart player.