How to Draw a Football Player Step-by-step – Easy Sports Character Drawing for Kids

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Helmets, jerseys, and action poses bring the excitement of the game onto the page in this sporty drawing activity.

Step 1: Draw the first curly lines on the upper part of the hair as well as the sides of the face.

Step 2: Include the lower portion of the face by adding round cheeks and a chin.

Step 3: Make a small ear on the top right of the head.

Step 4: Include the long front hairstyle on the top of the hair.

Step 5: Draw the hair's pointed edge and draw the hairline to the side.

Step 6: Add face details to the picture: the curve of the ear and the nose, smiley mouth and tongue.

Step 7: Make a small neck and place it under the head.

Step 8: Start by drawing slanting shoulders as well as the side line.

Step 9: Include a short sleeve on the right.

Step 10: Stretch the left arm forward using a small fist.

Step 11: Then stretch the right arm backwards with a small palm.

Step 12: Draw the curve on the front of the shirt as well as the other sleeve details.

Step 13: Finish the lower part of the shirt with the bottom of the shirt with a curving line.

Step 14: Begin the shorts by drawing the initial leg opening as well as the side lines.

Step 15: Finish the shorts by starting the second leg of the trouser as in the image.

Step 16: Draw the bent back leg underneath the shorts.

Step 17: Include the back of the shoe to the bent leg.

Step 18: The front leg should be stretched downwards and then forward.

Step 19: The front soccer boot has a solid sole.

Step 20: Make studs and other details on the football boots.

Step 21: Make stripes on the shirt as well as the socks just as shown in the image.

Step 22: Add additional details to the ear, hair and fingers.

Step 23: Make sure to add eyes and eyebrows.

Step 24: Add the eyes, well-lit with highlights and pupils.

Step 25: Draw the outline of the football using a circle, in front of the player’s leg.

Step 26: Draw a small pentagon in the player's football.

Step 27: Include more pentagon shapes for the panel designs inside the ball.

Step 28: Create more panels around the football.

Step 29: Create motion lines between the foot and the ball to demonstrate kicking movements.

Step 30: Finish the football drawing by darkening your final outline and then completing those motion lines. Now color your drawing to make it look awesome!

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