Jakub Jankto makes history as highest-profile active male footballer to come out as gay
video coming out as gay to all his followers. “I want to live my life in freedom without fear,” he said in the video.Jankto made his senior debut for his national football team in 2017 and scored a total of four goals in 45 appearances.
Since joining Sparta Prague on loan last August, he has made 10 league appearances.In the video, the footballer speaks directly to his followers, saying: “Hi, I’m Jakub Jankto.
Like everybody else, I have my strengths, I have my weaknesses; I have a family, I have my friends.”“I have a job, which I have been doing it as best as I can, for years, with seriousness, professionalism and passion,” he continued. “Like everybody else, I also want to live my life in freedom without fears, without prejudice, without violence, but with love.” A post shared by Jakub Jankto (@jakubjanktojr)Jankto concluded the video by saying, “I am homosexual, and I no longer want to hide myself.”To support the player’s decision to come out, Sparta Prague published a statement, saying: “Jakub spoke openly about his sexual orientation with the club some time ago.
Everything else concerns his personal life. No further comments. No more questions. You have our support. Live your life, Jacob.
