Player Comparison
Joseph Paintsil vs Thomas Müller
Joseph Paintsil
Thomas Müller
Both forwards in MLS, Joseph Paintsil plays for LA Galaxy while Thomas Müller represents Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Thomas Müller leads the scoring with 7 goals to Joseph Paintsil's 5. By expected goals (xG), Joseph Paintsil leads with 7.6 to 5.6. Thomas Müller is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.4. Joseph Paintsil has been caught offside more often (11 times). At 28, Joseph Paintsil is 8 years younger than the 36-year-old Thomas Müller.
| Attribute | Joseph Paintsil | Thomas Müller |
|---|---|---|
| Team | LA Galaxy | Vancouver Whitecaps FC |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Ghana | Germany |
| Age | 28 | 36 |
| Appearances | 20 | 19 |
| Goals | 5 | 7 |
| Assists | 4 | 6 |
| xG | 7.6 | 5.6 |
| G-xG | -2.6 | +1.4 |
| Shots | 39 | 35 |
| Shots on Target | 20 | 18 |
| Goals/Game | 0.25 | 0.37 |
| Offsides | 11 | 5 |
| Goal Contributions | 9 | 13 |
Joseph Paintsil
- Team
- LA Galaxy
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Ghana
- Age
- 28
- Goals / Assists
- 5 / 4
- Appearances
- 20
Thomas Müller
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Germany
- Age
- 36
- Goals / Assists
- 7 / 6
- Appearances
- 19