Josh Cavallo has opened up about the positive impact his coming out has had on closeted athletes. 

Back in 2021, the former Adelaide United player made LGBTQIA+ history after he revealed that he was gay in an emotional open letter.

"It's been a journey to get to this point in my life, but I couldn't be happier with my decision to come out. I have been fighting my sexuality for six years now, and I'm glad I can put that to rest," he wrote at the time. 

Cavallo's landmark announcement made him the world's first openly gay male top-flight professional footballer.

Since that fateful day, the 26-year-old has continued to thrive in both his personal and professional life – even inspiring other professional athletes to consider coming out.