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 7 goals to Kevin Kelsy's 1. Kevin Kelsy is the sharper shooter, putting 4 of 6 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 4.2 to 1.0. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (5 times). At 21, Kevin Kelsy is 17 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.