Player Comparison
Jorge Ruvalcaba vs Joseph Paintsil
Jorge Ruvalcaba
Joseph Paintsil
Both forwards in MLS, Jorge Ruvalcaba plays for New York Red Bulls while Joseph Paintsil represents LA Galaxy. Jorge Ruvalcaba leads the scoring with 7 goals to Joseph Paintsil's 3. Joseph Paintsil is the sharper shooter, putting 10 of 21 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Jorge Ruvalcaba leads with 4.8 to 4.3. Jorge Ruvalcaba is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +2.2. Joseph Paintsil has been caught offside more often (7 times).
| Attribute | Jorge Ruvalcaba | Joseph Paintsil |
|---|---|---|
| Team | New York Red Bulls | LA Galaxy |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Mexico | Ghana |
| Age | 24 | 28 |
| Appearances | 15 | 11 |
| Goals | 7 | 3 |
| Assists | 0 | 3 |
| xG | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| G-xG | +2.2 | -1.3 |
| Shots | 38 | 21 |
| Shots on Target | 15 | 10 |
| Goals/Game | 0.47 | 0.27 |
| Offsides | 7 | 7 |
| Goal Contributions | 7 | 6 |
Jorge Ruvalcaba
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Mexico
- Age
- 24
- Goals / Assists
- 7 / 0
- Appearances
- 15
Joseph Paintsil
- Team
- LA Galaxy
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Ghana
- Age
- 28
- Goals / Assists
- 3 / 3
- Appearances
- 11