Thomas Hitzlsperger (born 5 April 1982) is a German former footballer who played as a midfielder. He spent the early part of his career playing for Aston Villa in England (accompanied by a short loan spell at Chesterfield), before returning to Germany to play for Stuttgart, where he won the Bundesliga in 2007. In 2010 he signed for Italian side Lazio, before moving back to England to join West Ham United later that year. He then had brief spells with Wolfsburg and Everton. Hitzlsperger is currently the color commentator for Fox Sports' coverage of the Bundesliga.
Hitzlsperger also represented the German national team, earning 52 caps and being selected for the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2008. Following a series of injuries, he retired from football in September 2013. After his retirement, he came out as gay.
Club career
Early career
After joining the VfB Forstinning youth team in 1988, Hitzlsperger signed to the Bayern Munich Junior Team, but agreed to leave at the end of the 1999–2000 season.
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To celebrate Pride Month, we sat down with former professional footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger and current professional footballer, Jake Daniels, both of whom came out as gay.
Ex-Aston Villa, Everton and Germany player and Hitzlsperger made the decision to wait until he retired to publicly announce his sexuality, whereas current Blackpool player Jake chose to come out publicly during his career.
The two of them discuss why they chose to come out publicly when they did, what stops other gay male professional footballers from coming out and hopes for the future of the LGBTQ+ community in the men's professional game,
Thank you to Thomas and Jake for sharing their stories.
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Thomas Hitzlsperger's announcement that he's gay has been hailed as a "big and courageous step in the fight against homophobia," by Bundesliga president Dr. Reinhardt Rauball. On the pitch he was a Bundesliga winner, a German international and the scorer of spectacular goals. Check out his Top 5 goals in the Bundesliga!
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Ex-Aston Villa, Everton and Germany player and Hitzlsperger made the decision to wait until he retired to publicly announce his sexuality, whereas current Blackpool player Jake chose to come out publicly during his career.
The two of them discuss why they chose to come out publicly when they did, what stops other gay male professional footballers from coming out and hopes for the future of the LGBTQ+ community in the men's professional game,
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Thomas Hitzlsperger's three goals for West Ham United, scored against Burnley (February 2011), Stoke (March 2011) and Blackburn (May 2011).
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Thomas Hitzlsperger announces he is gay: 'The time is right'
Thomas Hitzlsperger announces he is gay: 'The time is right'
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Former German international Thomas Hitzlsperger says the time is right for him to come out as gay. In a video message recorded in December but only just released, Hitzlsperger says it took him a long time to realise how he felt and come to terms with it. The German midfielder has played for Aston Villa, West Ham and Everton.
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published: 09 Jan 2014
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Robbie Savage & Robbie Fowler apologise for homophobia towards Graham Le Saux in the 90s. Preceeded by Gary Lineker interviewing Thomas Hitzlsperger about his decision to publically reveal his homosexuality.
January 2014
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Thomas Hitzlsperger explains decision to announce he is gay in video
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A day after Thomas Hitzlsperger made his homosexuality public, the former German international footballer has released a video message, explaining his decision to come out. In the video, which was recorded in December, Hitzlsperger discussed the timing of his announcement and described how he was in an eight-year relationship with a woman before realising that he is homosexual. The 31-year-old, who retired in September, played 52 times for Germany between 2004 and 2010 and spent his club career at Aston Villa, VfB Stuttgart, Lazio, West Ham United, VfL Wolfsburg and Everton. In the interview released by his public relations agency, Hitzlsperger also addressed stereotypes and prejudices against homosexuals, especially regarding the word "gay" bein...
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To celebrate Pride Month, we sat down with former professional footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger and current professional footballer, Jake Daniels, both of whom ca...
To celebrate Pride Month, we sat down with former professional footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger and current professional footballer, Jake Daniels, both of whom came out as gay.
Ex-Aston Villa, Everton and Germany player and Hitzlsperger made the decision to wait until he retired to publicly announce his sexuality, whereas current Blackpool player Jake chose to come out publicly during his career.
The two of them discuss why they chose to come out publicly when they did, what stops other gay male professional footballers from coming out and hopes for the future of the LGBTQ+ community in the men's professional game,
Thank you to Thomas and Jake for sharing their stories.
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To celebrate Pride Month, we sat down with former professional footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger and current professional footballer, Jake Daniels, both of whom came out as gay.
Ex-Aston Villa, Everton and Germany player and Hitzlsperger made the decision to wait until he retired to publicly announce his sexuality, whereas current Blackpool player Jake chose to come out publicly during his career.
The two of them discuss why they chose to come out publicly when they did, what stops other gay male professional footballers from coming out and hopes for the future of the LGBTQ+ community in the men's professional game,
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Thomas Hitzlsperger's announcement that he's gay has been hailed as a "big and courageous step in the fight agai...
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Thomas Hitzlsperger's announcement that he's gay has been hailed as a "big and courageous step in the fight against homophobia," by Bundesliga president Dr. Reinhardt Rauball. On the pitch he was a Bundesliga winner, a German international and the scorer of spectacular goals. Check out his Top 5 goals in the Bundesliga!
The Official Bundesliga YouTube channel gives you access to clips from Germany's football league that you won't find anywhere else. Visit us at www.youtube.com/bundesliga to see what all the noise is about! Subscribe now! http://goo.gl/MuJEUZ - - For all the latest news please head to http://www.bundesliga.com!
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Thomas Hitzlsperger's announcement that he's gay has been hailed as a "big and courageous step in the fight against homophobia," by Bundesliga president Dr. Reinhardt Rauball. On the pitch he was a Bundesliga winner, a German international and the scorer of spectacular goals. Check out his Top 5 goals in the Bundesliga!
The Official Bundesliga YouTube channel gives you access to clips from Germany's football league that you won't find anywhere else. Visit us at www.youtube.com/bundesliga to see what all the noise is about! Subscribe now! http://goo.gl/MuJEUZ - - For all the latest news please head to http://www.bundesliga.com!
To celebrate Pride Month, we sat down with former professional footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger and current professional footballer, Jake Daniels, both of whom ca...
To celebrate Pride Month, we sat down with former professional footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger and current professional footballer, Jake Daniels, both of whom came out as gay.
Ex-Aston Villa, Everton and Germany player and Hitzlsperger made the decision to wait until he retired to publicly announce his sexuality, whereas current Blackpool player Jake chose to come out publicly during his career.
The two of them discuss why they chose to come out publicly when they did, what stops other gay male professional footballers from coming out and hopes for the future of the LGBTQ+ community in the men's professional game,
Thank you to Thomas and Jake for sharing their stories.
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To celebrate Pride Month, we sat down with former professional footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger and current professional footballer, Jake Daniels, both of whom came out as gay.
Ex-Aston Villa, Everton and Germany player and Hitzlsperger made the decision to wait until he retired to publicly announce his sexuality, whereas current Blackpool player Jake chose to come out publicly during his career.
The two of them discuss why they chose to come out publicly when they did, what stops other gay male professional footballers from coming out and hopes for the future of the LGBTQ+ community in the men's professional game,
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Thomas Hitzlsperger announces he is gay: 'The time is right'
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Former German international Thomas Hitzl...
Thomas Hitzlsperger announces he is gay: 'The time is right'
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Former German international Thomas Hitzlsperger says the time is right for him to come out as gay. In a video message recorded in December but only just released, Hitzlsperger says it took him a long time to realise how he felt and come to terms with it. The German midfielder has played for Aston Villa, West Ham and Everton.
Click for full Guardian coverage of Thomas Hitzlsperger announcement:
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jan/08/thomas-hitzlsperger-gay-announces-homosexual
Thomas Hitzlsperger announces he is gay: 'The time is right'
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Former German international Thomas Hitzlsperger says the time is right for him to come out as gay. In a video message recorded in December but only just released, Hitzlsperger says it took him a long time to realise how he felt and come to terms with it. The German midfielder has played for Aston Villa, West Ham and Everton.
Click for full Guardian coverage of Thomas Hitzlsperger announcement:
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jan/08/thomas-hitzlsperger-gay-announces-homosexual
Robbie Savage & Robbie Fowler apologise for homophobia towards Graham Le Saux in the 90s. Preceeded by Gary Lineker interviewing Thomas Hitzlsperger about his d...
Robbie Savage & Robbie Fowler apologise for homophobia towards Graham Le Saux in the 90s. Preceeded by Gary Lineker interviewing Thomas Hitzlsperger about his decision to publically reveal his homosexuality.
January 2014
Robbie Savage & Robbie Fowler apologise for homophobia towards Graham Le Saux in the 90s. Preceeded by Gary Lineker interviewing Thomas Hitzlsperger about his decision to publically reveal his homosexuality.
January 2014
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A day after Thomas Hitzlsperger made his homosexuality public, the former German international footballer has releas...
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A day after Thomas Hitzlsperger made his homosexuality public, the former German international footballer has released a video message, explaining his decision to come out. In the video, which was recorded in December, Hitzlsperger discussed the timing of his announcement and described how he was in an eight-year relationship with a woman before realising that he is homosexual. The 31-year-old, who retired in September, played 52 times for Germany between 2004 and 2010 and spent his club career at Aston Villa, VfB Stuttgart, Lazio, West Ham United, VfL Wolfsburg and Everton. In the interview released by his public relations agency, Hitzlsperger also addressed stereotypes and prejudices against homosexuals, especially regarding the word "gay" being used as a term of abuse. Report by Mark Morris.
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To celebrate Pride Month, we sat down with former professional footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger and current professional footballer, Jake Daniels, both of whom came out as gay.
Ex-Aston Villa, Everton and Germany player and Hitzlsperger made the decision to wait until he retired to publicly announce his sexuality, whereas current Blackpool player Jake chose to come out publicly during his career.
The two of them discuss why they chose to come out publicly when they did, what stops other gay male professional footballers from coming out and hopes for the future of the LGBTQ+ community in the men's professional game,
Thank you to Thomas and Jake for sharing their stories.
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Thomas Hitzlsperger's announcement that he's gay has been hailed as a "big and courageous step in the fight against homophobia," by Bundesliga president Dr. Reinhardt Rauball. On the pitch he was a Bundesliga winner, a German international and the scorer of spectacular goals. Check out his Top 5 goals in the Bundesliga!
The Official Bundesliga YouTube channel gives you access to clips from Germany's football league that you won't find anywhere else. Visit us at www.youtube.com/bundesliga to see what all the noise is about! Subscribe now! http://goo.gl/MuJEUZ - - For all the latest news please head to http://www.bundesliga.com!
To celebrate Pride Month, we sat down with former professional footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger and current professional footballer, Jake Daniels, both of whom came out as gay.
Ex-Aston Villa, Everton and Germany player and Hitzlsperger made the decision to wait until he retired to publicly announce his sexuality, whereas current Blackpool player Jake chose to come out publicly during his career.
The two of them discuss why they chose to come out publicly when they did, what stops other gay male professional footballers from coming out and hopes for the future of the LGBTQ+ community in the men's professional game,
Thank you to Thomas and Jake for sharing their stories.
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Former German international Thomas Hitzlsperger says the time is right for him to come out as gay. In a video message recorded in December but only just released, Hitzlsperger says it took him a long time to realise how he felt and come to terms with it. The German midfielder has played for Aston Villa, West Ham and Everton.
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A day after Thomas Hitzlsperger made his homosexuality public, the former German international footballer has released a video message, explaining his decision to come out. In the video, which was recorded in December, Hitzlsperger discussed the timing of his announcement and described how he was in an eight-year relationship with a woman before realising that he is homosexual. The 31-year-old, who retired in September, played 52 times for Germany between 2004 and 2010 and spent his club career at Aston Villa, VfB Stuttgart, Lazio, West Ham United, VfL Wolfsburg and Everton. In the interview released by his public relations agency, Hitzlsperger also addressed stereotypes and prejudices against homosexuals, especially regarding the word "gay" being used as a term of abuse. Report by Mark Morris.
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Thomas Hitzlsperger (born 5 April 1982) is a German former footballer who played as a midfielder. He spent the early part of his career playing for Aston Villa in England (accompanied by a short loan spell at Chesterfield), before returning to Germany to play for Stuttgart, where he won the Bundesliga in 2007. In 2010 he signed for Italian side Lazio, before moving back to England to join West Ham United later that year. He then had brief spells with Wolfsburg and Everton. Hitzlsperger is currently the color commentator for Fox Sports' coverage of the Bundesliga.
Hitzlsperger also represented the German national team, earning 52 caps and being selected for the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2008. Following a series of injuries, he retired from football in September 2013. After his retirement, he came out as gay.
Club career
Early career
After joining the VfB Forstinning youth team in 1988, Hitzlsperger signed to the Bayern Munich Junior Team, but agreed to leave at the end of the 1999–2000 season.
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