Player Comparison
Ariel Lassiter vs Joseph Paintsil
Ariel Lassiter
Joseph Paintsil
Both forwards in MLS, Ariel Lassiter plays for Portland Timbers while Joseph Paintsil represents LA Galaxy. Ariel Lassiter leads the scoring with 5 goals to Joseph Paintsil's 5. Joseph Paintsil is the sharper shooter, putting 20 of 40 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Joseph Paintsil leads with 7.7 to 3.0. Ariel Lassiter is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +2.0. Joseph Paintsil has been caught offside more often (11 times).
| Attribute | Ariel Lassiter | Joseph Paintsil |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Portland Timbers | LA Galaxy |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Costa Rica | Ghana |
| Age | 32 | 28 |
| Appearances | 25 | 23 |
| Goals | 5 | 5 |
| Assists | 5 | 4 |
| xG | 3.0 | 7.7 |
| G-xG | +2.0 | -2.7 |
| Shots | 28 | 40 |
| Shots on Target | 12 | 20 |
| Goals/Game | 0.20 | 0.22 |
| Offsides | 6 | 11 |
| Goal Contributions | 10 | 9 |
Ariel Lassiter
- Team
- Portland Timbers
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Costa Rica
- Age
- 32
- Goals / Assists
- 5 / 5
- Appearances
- 25
Joseph Paintsil
- Team
- LA Galaxy
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Ghana
- Age
- 28
- Goals / Assists
- 5 / 4
- Appearances
- 23