Player Comparison
Lionel Messi vs Nariman Akhundzade
Lionel Messi
Nariman Akhundzade
Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Nariman Akhundzade represents Columbus Crew. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 7 goals to Nariman Akhundzade's 0. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 4.2 to 0.0. 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, Nariman Akhundzade is 17 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Nariman Akhundzade |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Inter Miami CF | Columbus Crew |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Argentina | Azerbaijan |
| Age | 38 | 21 |
| Appearances | 7 | 3 |
| Goals | 7 | 0 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| xG | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| G-xG | +0.8 | +0.0 |
| Shots | 40 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 15 | 0 |
| Goals/Game | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| Offsides | 5 | 1 |
| Goal Contributions | 7 | 0 |
Lionel Messi
- Team
- Inter Miami CF
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Age
- 38
- Goals / Assists
- 7 / 0
- Appearances
- 7
Nariman Akhundzade
- Team
- Columbus Crew
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Azerbaijan
- Age
- 21
- Goals / Assists
- 0 / 0
- Appearances
- 3