Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini

Argentina·FIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026 — Argentina

ST · Centre-Forward · Target forward

38y·🇦🇷Argentina·170cm

Small sampleVeteran (33+)

Apps5

Min422

G8P98

A1P84

Rating8.68

Form

WWWDW

Apps5

Min422

G8P98

A1P84

Rating8.68

Form

WWWDW

Small sample

8.7

World Cup 2026

· ArgentinaGroup Group J · 1st

Tournament5 apps427'8 G1 Aavg 9.2

Last: Argentina 3–2 Egypt

v Egypt 9.0 · 0.96 xG · 1G 1Av Cape Verde Islands 9.3 · 1.28 xG · 1Gv Jordan 8.5 · 0.12 xG · 1Gv Austria 9.3 · 1.44 xG · 2Gv Algeria 10.0 · 1.02 xG · 3G

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Overview

At a glance

Headline season numbers with cohort percentiles.

Big Chances Created

P100

4.43

P98

Goals

P98

Shots on Target

P97

Shape

Profile shape

Percentile radar, AI summary, and role fit.

Radar

vs. Forwards across domestic leagues, 2026

Performing much better than average

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Centre-Forward · Target forward

A prolific finisher with 98th percentile goal output and strong shot quality. Combines goalscoring with meaningful creative involvement for teammates. Creates chances through direct dribbling and individual actions. Contributes less in defensive phases, best suited to systems that prioritize vertical attacking play.

elite big chances createdelite minuteselite xaelite goalselite shots on targetelite key passeselite xgelite fouls drawnelite shotsoutstanding accurate passesoutstanding crossesoutstanding touchesoutstanding longballsoutstanding npxgstrong blocked shotsstrong assistsstrong dribblesstrong duels won %limited blockslimited interceptions

An elite-level forward with standout numbers across multiple dimensions.

Role Suitability

Poacher

False Nine

Complete Forward

Target Forward

Pressing Forward

Shape

Profile shape

Percentile radar vs position cohort.

Radar

vs. Forwards across domestic leagues, 2026

Performing much better than average

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Summary

Season summary

AI scouting read on this season.

Centre-Forward · Target forward

An elite-level forward with standout numbers across multiple dimensions.

Season stats

Attributes

Position-aware totals with per-90 toggle.

Attributes

Shooting

Goals8P98

xG11.26P96

Shots61P95

Shots on Target35P97

Passing

Assists1P84

xA4.43P98

Key Passes37P97

Pass Accuracy80%P58

Possession

Dribbles10P84

Scouting

Strengths & weaknesses

Percentile outliers for this position.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

Elite big chances created
Elite minutes
Elite xa
Elite goals

Weaknesses

Limited blocks
Limited interceptions

Pitch

Position & notes

Average position and league context.

Shot Map

Total Shots

P95

On Target

P97

Goals

P98

Goal (8)

Saved (9)

Off Target (9)

Blocked (3)

Circle size = xG

xG · match events

Messi Cuccittini · 2026

Analysis

Insights

Model-driven scouting notes for this season.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

Elite big chances created
Elite minutes
Elite xa
Elite goals

Weaknesses

Limited blocks
Limited interceptions

Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini

World Cup 2026

At a glance

Profile shape

Profile shape

Season summary

Role fit

Attributes

Strengths & weaknesses

Position & notes

Insights