Justin Ellis vs Lionel Messi

Justin Ellis

Lionel Messi

Both forwards in MLS, Justin Ellis plays for Orlando City SC while Lionel Messi represents Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Justin Ellis's 1. Justin Ellis is the sharper shooter, putting 5 of 9 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 1.7. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 19, Justin Ellis is 19 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.