Lionel Messi vs Alaeddine Ajaray

Lionel Messi leads on 8 of 12 metrics to Alaeddine Ajaray's 4. Lionel Messi is clearest ahead for key passes, assists and final-third passes; Alaeddine Ajaray is clearest ahead for tackles, successful dribbles and dribble success. Both compared with wingers in major leagues.

Lionel Messi averages 0.99 non-penalty goals per 90 on current form, ahead of Alaeddine Ajaray on 0.57.

Lionel Messi averages 0.46 assists per 90 on current form, ahead of Alaeddine Ajaray on 0.22.

Lionel Messi averages 2.40 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of Alaeddine Ajaray on 1.24.

Alaeddine Ajaray averages 0.63 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Lionel Messi on 0.26.

Every stat is per 90 minutes or a rate from club matches. Form weights recent matches most heavily; Season uses only this club season. The player with the higher number wins each metric, except ball security where fewer losses is better. Percentiles show where each player sits against others in his own role and level.