Hugo Cuypers vs Lionel Messi

Hugo Cuypers

Lionel Messi

Both forwards in MLS, Hugo Cuypers plays for Chicago Fire FC while Lionel Messi represents Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 7 goals to Hugo Cuypers's 6. Hugo Cuypers is the sharper shooter, putting 9 of 16 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 4.2 to 3.5. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (5 times). At 29, Hugo Cuypers is 9 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.