Kylian Mbappé is one of the greatest footballers of his generation — drawing him is a fantastic sports art project. Parikshet's guide focuses on capturing Mbappé's distinctive running pose, France kit, and iconic goal celebration.

🖍️ What You Need

  • Pencil and eraser
  • Blue and white markers for the France/PSG kit
  • Black pen for outlines
  • Skin-tone pencil for the face

How to Draw Mbappé Step by Step

  1. Sketch the action pose — Mbappé in full sprint: one leg driving forward, the other pushing off behind, arms pumping.
  2. Build the body — athletic build, slim but powerful. Add oval shapes over the stick figure.
  3. Draw the head and face — Mbappé has a distinctive round face, with short hair close to the head and a strong jaw.
  4. Add the kit — France blue shirt with the FFF crest and number 7 on the back, or PSG's red and blue. White shorts.
  5. Draw the football boots — low-cut speed boots with distinctive stud pattern on the sole.
  6. Add the ball — at his feet or mid-kick, with the classic pentagon/hexagon panel pattern.
  7. Draw the celebration pose alternative — arms crossed over the chest (his signature goal celebration) is a simpler pose than the running figure.
  8. Add kit details — captain's armband, sponsor logos (simplified), sock tape.
💡 Parikshet's Tip: Mbappé's celebration — arms crossed over the chest with hands touching opposite shoulders — is his most recognisable pose and easier to draw than a running figure. Start there if the action pose feels too complex.

How to Draw Mbappe: Step-by-Step for Kids

Get your pencil ready! Follow these easy steps and you'll have an amazing Mbappe drawing in no time.

What You'll Need

  • Pencil (HB or 2B)
  • Eraser
  • White drawing paper
  • Black marker (optional, for outlines)
  • Coloured pencils or crayons

Step-by-Step: Drawing a Mbappe

Step 1: Sketch the Face Oval

Draw a slightly elongated oval for Mbappe's face. Add a centre line (vertical) and eye-level line (horizontal) as guides.

Step 2: Draw the Hair

Mbappe's hair is short and tight — draw it as a close-fitting cap of hair on top of the head, with clean edges along the temples and forehead. No long strands.

Step 3: Add the Eyes and Eyebrows

Draw two medium almond-shaped eyes on the eye-level line. Above each, draw a strong, slightly arched eyebrow — Mbappe has expressive, bold eyebrows.

Step 4: Draw the Nose

Draw a medium-sized nose with a rounded tip and defined nostrils. The bridge is straight and not too long.

Step 5: Add the Mouth and Smile

Draw Mbappe's wide, confident smile — a broad curve with both corners turned up. Show the top row of teeth as a bright white arc.

Step 6: Draw the Neck and Collar

Add a thick neck below the face. Draw the collar of his football jersey — a round or V-neck collar. Add the jersey number or a hint of the team badge.

Step 7: Add Shading to the Face

Use light pencil shading along the sides of the face and under the chin to give depth. Add a darker shadow under the nose and lips.

Step 8: Finish the Jersey

Complete the jersey shoulders and chest. Add the horizontal or stripe pattern of his team's jersey. Write the number 7 on the jersey.

Colouring Your Mbappe

Use dark brown skin tones — build up gradually with overlapping light pencil strokes. His jersey can be blue (France national team) or white-and-red (PSG). Add gold or white highlights on the eyes.

Tips from Parikshet

  • Study a real photo of Mbappe before drawing — notice how wide his smile is!
  • Footballer portraits look most dynamic when you draw them from a slightly low angle, looking upward.
  • Practice makes perfect — try drawing it again tomorrow!