Player Comparison
Joseph Paintsil vs Tai Baribo
Joseph Paintsil
Tai Baribo
Both forwards in MLS, Joseph Paintsil plays for LA Galaxy while Tai Baribo represents D.C. United. Tai Baribo leads the scoring with 16 goals to Joseph Paintsil's 5. Joseph Paintsil is the sharper shooter, putting 20 of 40 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Tai Baribo leads with 14.3 to 7.7. Tai Baribo is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.7. Joseph Paintsil has been caught offside more often (11 times).
| Attribute | Joseph Paintsil | Tai Baribo |
|---|---|---|
| Team | LA Galaxy | D.C. United |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Ghana | Israel |
| Age | 28 | 28 |
| Appearances | 23 | 24 |
| Goals | 5 | 16 |
| Assists | 4 | 1 |
| xG | 7.7 | 14.3 |
| G-xG | -2.7 | +1.7 |
| Shots | 40 | 57 |
| Shots on Target | 20 | 24 |
| Goals/Game | 0.22 | 0.67 |
| Offsides | 11 | 9 |
| Goal Contributions | 9 | 17 |
Joseph Paintsil
- Team
- LA Galaxy
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Ghana
- Age
- 28
- Goals / Assists
- 5 / 4
- Appearances
- 23
Tai Baribo
- Team
- D.C. United
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Israel
- Age
- 28
- Goals / Assists
- 16 / 1
- Appearances
- 24