Lionel Messi vs Stephen Afrifa

Lionel Messi

Stephen Afrifa

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Stephen Afrifa represents Sporting Kansas City. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Stephen Afrifa's 1. Stephen Afrifa is the sharper shooter, putting 3 of 6 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 0.3. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 25, Stephen Afrifa is 13 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.