Draw a simple oval for the head
Add a short neck
Sketch the shoulders and upper body
Draw the torso in a football jersey shape
Add the arms in a relaxed pose
Sketch the hands near the body
Draw the shorts and legs
Add the socks and football boots
Outline the face with eyes, nose, and mouth
Add Messi’s short hairstyle and beard
Draw the jersey details and number
Refine the body proportions
Clean up the sketch lines
Add final outlines
Shade or color the drawing