Kevin Kelsy vs Lionel Messi

Kevin Kelsy

Lionel Messi

Both forwards in MLS, Kevin Kelsy plays for Portland Timbers while Lionel Messi represents Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Kevin Kelsy's 5. Kevin Kelsy is the sharper shooter, putting 11 of 24 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 4.0. Kevin Kelsy is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.0. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 21, Kevin Kelsy is 17 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.