Player Comparison
Joseph Paintsil vs Son Heung-Min
Joseph Paintsil
Son Heung-Min
Both forwards in MLS, Joseph Paintsil plays for LA Galaxy while Son Heung-Min represents LAFC. Son Heung-Min leads the scoring with 7 goals to Joseph Paintsil's 5. Joseph Paintsil is the sharper shooter, putting 20 of 40 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Son Heung-Min leads with 11.1 to 7.7. Son Heung-Min has been caught offside more often (13 times). At 28, Joseph Paintsil is 6 years younger than the 34-year-old Son Heung-Min.
| Attribute | Joseph Paintsil | Son Heung-Min |
|---|---|---|
| Team | LA Galaxy | LAFC |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Ghana | South Korea |
| Age | 28 | 34 |
| Appearances | 23 | 28 |
| Goals | 5 | 7 |
| Assists | 4 | 14 |
| xG | 7.7 | 11.1 |
| G-xG | -2.7 | -4.1 |
| Shots | 40 | 99 |
| Shots on Target | 20 | 29 |
| Goals/Game | 0.22 | 0.25 |
| Offsides | 11 | 13 |
| Goal Contributions | 9 | 21 |
Joseph Paintsil
- Team
- LA Galaxy
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Ghana
- Age
- 28
- Goals / Assists
- 5 / 4
- Appearances
- 23
Son Heung-Min
- Team
- LAFC
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- South Korea
- Age
- 34
- Goals / Assists
- 7 / 14
- Appearances
- 28