Kevin Kelsy vs Lionel Messi

Kevin Kelsy

Lionel Messi

Both forwards in MLS, Kevin Kelsy plays for Portland Timbers while Lionel Messi represents Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 25 goals to Kevin Kelsy's 9. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 70 of 169 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 23.8 to 9.2. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.2. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (13 times). At 22, Kevin Kelsy is 17 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.