
David Da Costa

Lionel Messi
David Da Costa (Midfielder, Portland Timbers) and Lionel Messi (Forward, Inter Miami CF) offer a cross-position comparison in Major League Soccer. Lionel Messi has the edge in front of goal with 12 to 1. Overall, Lionel Messi has 20 goal contributions compared to 4. Lionel Messi has taken more shots (84). At 25, David Da Costa is 13 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.
| Attribute | David Da Costa | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Portland Timbers | Inter Miami CF |
| Position | Midfielder | Forward |
| Nationality | Portugal | Argentina |
| Age | 25 | 38 |
| Appearances | 11 | 14 |
| Goals | 1 | 12 |
| Assists | 3 | 8 |
| Shots | 10 | 84 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Goals/Game | 0.09 | 0.86 |
| Goal Contributions | 4 | 20 |