Player Comparison
Justin Ellis vs Lionel Messi
Justin Ellis
Lionel Messi
Both forwards in MLS, Justin Ellis plays for Orlando City SC while Lionel Messi represents Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 18 goals to Justin Ellis's 1. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 15.7 to 3.6. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.3. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (13 times). At 19, Justin Ellis is 20 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.
| Attribute | Justin Ellis | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Orlando City SC | Inter Miami CF |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | USA | Argentina |
| Age | 19 | 39 |
| Appearances | 16 | 20 |
| Goals | 1 | 18 |
| Assists | 8 | 12 |
| xG | 3.6 | 15.7 |
| G-xG | -2.6 | +1.3 |
| Shots | 28 | 119 |
| Shots on Target | 12 | 46 |
| Goals/Game | 0.06 | 0.90 |
| Offsides | 3 | 13 |
| Goal Contributions | 9 | 30 |
Justin Ellis
- Team
- Orlando City SC
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- USA
- Age
- 19
- Goals / Assists
- 1 / 8
- Appearances
- 16
Lionel Messi
- Team
- Inter Miami CF
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Age
- 39
- Goals / Assists
- 18 / 12
- Appearances
- 20