Lionel Messi vs Max Arfsten

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 18 goals to Max Arfsten's 4. Max Arfsten is the sharper shooter, putting 10 of 21 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 15.7 to 3.1. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.3. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (12 times). At 25, Max Arfsten is 14 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.