Soccer Player Coloring Pages
Author Mathias Meet the stars of the pitch on our soccer player coloring pages, where strikers, midfielders and whole teams are ready for your colors. Every design is free to print as a PDF or to color online.
Color a striker firing a shot under the floodlights, teammates celebrating a goal, a midfielder weaving through cones, or two players in a clean slide tackle. There are gentle scenes for little ones too — a kid kicking a ball, a passing drill and friendly animal mascots — so footballers of every age find a favorite.
Cute soccer passing drill with two kids – colored in by the community
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by jack
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by Isabelle_Leite
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Cartoon soccer teammates celebrate a goal – colored in by the community
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by Oscar
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Close-up rainy day soccer scene – colored in by the community
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by finn
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Cartoon soccer player dribbling – colored in by the community
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by Lucas
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Rainy football game with puddles – colored in by the community
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by jack
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Soccer midfielder weaving through cones – colored in by the community
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by Rita
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Color a Soccer Star: Make Your Player Look Ready to Play!
A soccer player picture is all about the kit, the pose, and the little details—the jersey, shorts, socks, cleats, and of course the ball. Coloring carefully makes your player look like a real athlete in action. Pick a team's colors and keep them the same across the whole kit.
What to Watch for While Coloring a Player
- Skin tones: players come in every shade. Choose a skin color you like and color the face, arms, and legs smoothly and evenly.
- Hair: color it in one clear color (black, brown, blond, or even a bright dyed color) and leave a tiny light spot for shine.
- The kit: pick one or two team colors and keep the jersey, shorts, and socks matching.
- The number: leave the shirt number a different color (often white) so it stands out on the jersey.
- Cleats: often black, white, or a bright color. A tiny white dot makes them look shiny and new.
- The ball: keep the classic white with black patches so it's easy to recognize.
- Movement: a soft shadow under the player's feet makes them look like they're really running or kicking.
Helpful hint: color the skin and kit first. Once the big areas are done, small details like the number and cleats are easy to finish.
Realistic Player Colors (With Easy Color Hints)
These are common, realistic colors for a soccer player. Use the table for skin and hair, then add the kit, the cleats, and the ball.
| Player Part | Realistic Color | Color Hint |
|---|---|---|
| Skin (light) | Light tan | #FFE0B2 |
| Skin (medium) | Warm beige | #D7A86E |
| Skin (deep) | Warm brown | #6D4C41 |
| Hair (dark) | Black-brown | #3E2723 |
| Hair (blond) | Golden yellow | #FBC02D |
| Jersey (team color) | Red | #D32F2F |
| Jersey (team color) | Blue | #1976D2 |
| Shorts | White | #FFFFFF |
| Socks | Team red | #E53935 |
| Shirt number | White | #FAFAFA |
| Cleats | Black | #1B1B1B |
| Cleats (bright) | Neon green | #00E676 |
| Ball (patches) | Black | #212121 |
| Skin shadow | Soft brown | #A1887F |
| Ground shadow | Blue-gray | #78909C |
Simple Steps for a Neat, Realistic Finish
- Color the skin first, smoothly and evenly.
- Add the hair in one clear color.
- Color the kit—jersey, shorts, and socks—in matching team colors.
- Finish with the cleats, the shirt number, the ball, and a soft shadow under the feet.
Quick check: when the skin, hair, and kit are all clearly different, your player looks ready to run onto the pitch.
Cute girl celebrates a soccer goal – colored in by the community
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by sasi
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Scissors, Glue, Go! Make Your Own Soccer Players
Paper-Doll Player with Swappable Jerseys
✂️ You need: paper or cardstock, scissors, crayons, a paper clip or tape
- Draw and color a player figure on cardstock and cut it out.
- Draw several jerseys in different team colors, a little bigger than the player's chest, and cut them out.
- Add small fold-over tabs to each jersey so you can clip on a new team color whenever you like.
💡 Supports: creativity, fine motor skills, decision-making
Finger-Puppet Player
✂️ You need: paper, scissors, tape, markers
- Cut a strip of paper and tape it into a ring that fits your finger.
- Draw and color a player's body and head on paper and cut it out.
- Tape the player to the ring so it stands on your finger and can "run" across the table.
💡 Supports: imaginative play, hand-eye coordination, storytelling
Movable-Legs Player
✂️ You need: cardstock, scissors, 2 split pins (paper fasteners), crayons
- Color and cut out a player's body plus two separate legs.
- Poke small holes at the hips and attach each leg with a split pin so it can move.
- Bend the legs into a kicking or running pose and act out a match.
💡 Supports: problem-solving, fine motor skills, understanding movement
Did You Know? 5 Amazing Facts About Soccer Players
Pelé and Three World Cups
Brazil's Pelé was part of three World Cup-winning teams (1958, 1962, 1970) and scored his 1,000th goal in 1969. Encyclopædia Britannica
Messi's Record Eight
Argentina's Lionel Messi won the 2022 World Cup and has received a record eight Ballon d'Or awards. Encyclopædia Britannica
Ronaldo at Five World Cups
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score at five different World Cups. Encyclopædia Britannica
Maradona and 1986
Argentina's Diego Maradona starred on the team that won the 1986 World Cup and is regarded as one of the greatest ever. Encyclopædia Britannica
Marta, the Record Breaker
Brazil's Marta is the all-time World Cup top scorer with 17 goals across men's and women's tournaments. Encyclopædia Britannica
Soccer players in clean tackle action – colored in by the community
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by Oscar
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Cute soccer teammates high five – colored in by the community
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by Onni
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Cute soccer players high five – colored in by the community
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by Ania
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