Player Comparison
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 12 goals to Max Arfsten's 4. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 3.0. Max Arfsten is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.0. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 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 | 14 | 15 |
| Goals | 12 | 4 |
| Assists | 8 | 4 |
| xG | 11.2 | 3.0 |
| G-xG | +0.8 | +1.0 |
| Shots | 84 | 19 |
| Shots on Target | 34 | 8 |
| Goals/Game | 0.86 | 0.27 |
| Offsides | 10 | 7 |
| Goal Contributions | 20 | 8 |
Lionel Messi
- Team
- Inter Miami CF
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Age
- 38
- Goals / Assists
- 12 / 8
- Appearances
- 14
Max Arfsten
- Team
- Columbus Crew
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- USA
- Age
- 25
- Goals / Assists
- 4 / 4
- Appearances
- 15