Player Comparison
Antony vs Lionel Messi
Antony
Lionel Messi
Both forwards in MLS, Antony plays for Portland Timbers while Lionel Messi represents Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 25 goals to Antony's 3. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 70 of 169 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 23.8 to 4.5. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.2. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (13 times). At 25, Antony is 14 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.
| Attribute | Antony | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Portland Timbers | Inter Miami CF |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Brazil | Argentina |
| Age | 25 | 39 |
| Appearances | 27 | 27 |
| Goals | 3 | 25 |
| Assists | 2 | 14 |
| xG | 4.5 | 23.8 |
| G-xG | -1.5 | +1.2 |
| Shots | 40 | 169 |
| Shots on Target | 12 | 70 |
| Goals/Game | 0.11 | 0.93 |
| Offsides | 9 | 13 |
| Goal Contributions | 5 | 39 |
Antony
- Team
- Portland Timbers
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Age
- 25
- Goals / Assists
- 3 / 2
- Appearances
- 27
Lionel Messi
- Team
- Inter Miami CF
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Age
- 39
- Goals / Assists
- 25 / 14
- Appearances
- 27