How to Draw Soccer Players

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Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: March 10, 2025

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• Drawing a Striker (Forward)
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• Drawing a Goalkeeper
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• Drawing a Running Player
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• Drawing a Player That's Kicking
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Do you want to draw a soccer player just for fun or for a project? Read this article for detailed steps on how to draw a soccer player.

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Method 1

Method 1 of 4:

Drawing a Striker (Forward)

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1. 
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   Draw a stick figure of a soccer player in a kicking position. Take note of joint locations.
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   Add volume to your stick figure.
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   Draw his uniform. Usually, it is a shirt and shorts. Draw the socks and shoes.
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   Draw the details to the face and hair. Sketch a soccer ball.
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   Erase unnecessary lines.
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   Color your drawing.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 4:

Drawing a Goalkeeper

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1. 
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   Draw a stick figure of your soccer player in guarding position. Take note of joint locations. Also remember that since he is the Goalkeeper, his stance should be slightly widened.
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   Add volume to your stick figure.
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   Draw the uniform. The top is usually long sleeved. Draw socks that are knee length and soccer shoes.
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   Draw the face and the hands. Make the hands thick because he is wearing gloves.
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   Draw the hair and erase unnecessary lines.
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   Color your drawing.
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Method 3

Method 3 of 4:

Drawing a Running Player

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1. 
   1
   Using basic shapes, create a skeleton figure of your player and the ball.
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   Roughly sketch the details of the player and ball.
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   Draw the finer details that represent the portrait, body, clothes and the action of the figure.
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   Erase the rough sketch lines and finalize the details.
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Method 4

Method 4 of 4:

Drawing a Player That's Kicking

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1. 
   1
   Using basic shapes, create a skeleton figure of your player and the ball.
2. 
   2
   Roughly sketch the details of the player and ball.
3. 
   3
   Draw the finer details that represent the portrait, body, clothes and the action of the figure.
4. 
   4
   Erase the rough sketch lines and finalize the details.
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Things You'll Need

• Paper
• Pencil
• Pencil sharpener
• Eraser
• Colored pencils