Derrick Etienne Jr. vs Lionel Messi

Derrick Etienne Jr.

Lionel Messi

Both forwards in MLS, Derrick Etienne Jr. plays for Toronto FC while Lionel Messi represents Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Derrick Etienne Jr.'s 2. Derrick Etienne Jr. is the sharper shooter, putting 7 of 11 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 2.0. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 29, Derrick Etienne Jr. is 9 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.