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. Hugo Cuypers leads the scoring with 13 goals to Lionel Messi's 12. Hugo Cuypers is the sharper shooter, putting 22 of 40 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 10.5. Hugo Cuypers is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +2.5. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 29, Hugo Cuypers is 9 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.