
Lionel Messi

Max Arfsten
Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Max Arfsten represents Columbus Crew. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 7 goals to Max Arfsten's 2. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 4.2 to 1.4. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (5 times). At 25, Max Arfsten is 13 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Max Arfsten |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Inter Miami CF | Columbus Crew |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Argentina | USA |
| Age | 38 | 25 |
| Appearances | 7 | 8 |
| Goals | 7 | 2 |
| Assists | 0 | 2 |
| xG | 4.2 | 1.4 |
| G-xG | +0.8 | -0.4 |
| Shots | 40 | 10 |
| Shots on Target | 15 | 4 |
| Goals/Game | 1.00 | 0.25 |
| Offsides | 5 | 4 |
| Goal Contributions | 7 | 4 |