How to Draw Lionel Messi | FIFA World Cup Chibi Drawing Tutorial

Start with simple shapes.

• Draw a large circle for the head.
• Add face guidelines.
• Sketch a small body underneath.

Keep everything loose and light.

Create an action pose.

• Sketch short chibi arms.
• Draw one leg stepping forward.
• Bend the other leg backward to show running.

Your character should look ready to kick the ball.

Now include the main prop.

• Draw a circle near the front foot.
• Leave enough space for the foot touching the ball.

We’ll add the ball details later.

Bring Messi to life.

• Draw two simple oval eyes.
• Add small ears.
• Sketch a happy smiling mouth.
• Keep the facial features cute and minimal.

The simple expression fits the chibi style perfectly.

Time for his signature look.

• Sketch the mustache.
• Draw the full beard around the jaw.
• Keep the beard rounded and clean.

Now the character instantly looks like Messi.

Complete the head.

• Draw the side-part hairstyle.
• Use smooth curved lines.
• Add a few hair strands for texture.

The hairstyle helps capture Messi’s iconic appearance.

Let’s dress him up.

• Draw the soccer jersey.
• Add the Argentina-style vertical stripes.
• Sketch the sleeves and collar.
• Draw the number 10 on the front.

Your chibi soccer player is starting to look game-ready.

Finish the uniform.

• Add soccer shorts.
• Draw long socks.
• Sketch soccer cleats.
• Add simple folds for extra detail.

Now the full World Cup outfit is complete.

Complete the football.

• Draw the classic pentagon and hexagon panels.
• Keep the lines clean and evenly spaced.

The ball is ready to roll!

Clean up your drawing.

• Trace the final lines.
• Erase all sketch guidelines.
• Smooth any uneven edges.

Now your artwork is ready for color.

Bring Messi to life.

Color:

Hair & Beard

• Dark brown or black

Skin

• Light peach

Jersey

• White and sky blue

Shorts

• Black

Cleats

• Blue

Cheeks

• Soft pink

Soccer Ball

• White and black

Add light shading to make your drawing pop!