Lionel Messi vs Paul Arriola

Lionel Messi

Paul Arriola

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Paul Arriola represents Seattle Sounders FC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 25 goals to Paul Arriola's 3. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 70 of 169 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 23.8 to 4.3. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.2. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (13 times). At 31, Paul Arriola is 8 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.