Alexander Aravena vs Lionel Messi

Alexander Aravena

Lionel Messi

Both forwards in MLS, Alexander Aravena plays for Portland Timbers while Lionel Messi represents Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 18 goals to Alexander Aravena's 1. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 15.7 to 2.1. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.3. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (12 times). At 23, Alexander Aravena is 16 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.