Ahmed Qasem vs Lionel Messi

Ahmed Qasem

Lionel Messi

Both forwards in MLS, Ahmed Qasem plays for Nashville SC while Lionel Messi represents Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Ahmed Qasem's 1. Ahmed Qasem is the sharper shooter, putting 6 of 10 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 0.6. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 22, Ahmed Qasem is 16 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.