Player Comparison
Lionel Messi vs Malachi Jones
Lionel Messi
Malachi Jones
Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Malachi Jones represents New York City FC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 25 goals to Malachi Jones's 1. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 23.8 to 2.1. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.2. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (13 times). At 23, Malachi Jones is 16 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Malachi Jones |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Inter Miami CF | New York City FC |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Argentina | Sierra Leone |
| Age | 39 | 23 |
| Appearances | 27 | 17 |
| Goals | 25 | 1 |
| Assists | 14 | 0 |
| xG | 23.8 | 2.1 |
| G-xG | +1.2 | -1.1 |
| Shots | 169 | 14 |
| Shots on Target | 70 | 6 |
| Goals/Game | 0.93 | 0.06 |
| Offsides | 13 | 8 |
| Goal Contributions | 39 | 1 |
Lionel Messi
- Team
- Inter Miami CF
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Age
- 39
- Goals / Assists
- 25 / 14
- Appearances
- 27
Malachi Jones
- Team
- New York City FC
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Sierra Leone
- Age
- 23
- Goals / Assists
- 1 / 0
- Appearances
- 17