Archie Goodwin vs Lionel Messi

Archie Goodwin

Lionel Messi

Both forwards in MLS, Archie Goodwin plays for Charlotte FC while Lionel Messi represents Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 7 goals to Archie Goodwin's 3. Archie Goodwin is the sharper shooter, putting 5 of 6 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 4.2 to 1.3. Archie Goodwin is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.7. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (5 times). At 21, Archie Goodwin is 17 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.