Player Comparison
Lionel Messi vs Paul Rothrock
Lionel Messi
Paul Rothrock
Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Paul Rothrock represents Seattle Sounders FC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 18 goals to Paul Rothrock's 5. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 15.7 to 4.0. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.3. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (12 times). At 27, Paul Rothrock is 12 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Paul Rothrock |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Inter Miami CF | Seattle Sounders FC |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Argentina | USA |
| Age | 39 | 27 |
| Appearances | 19 | 20 |
| Goals | 18 | 5 |
| Assists | 11 | 1 |
| xG | 15.7 | 4.0 |
| G-xG | +1.3 | +1.0 |
| Shots | 112 | 28 |
| Shots on Target | 44 | 12 |
| Goals/Game | 0.95 | 0.25 |
| Offsides | 12 | 11 |
| Goal Contributions | 29 | 6 |
Lionel Messi
- Team
- Inter Miami CF
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Age
- 39
- Goals / Assists
- 18 / 11
- Appearances
- 19
Paul Rothrock
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- USA
- Age
- 27
- Goals / Assists
- 5 / 1
- Appearances
- 20