Jamal Thiaré vs Lionel Messi

Jamal Thiaré

Lionel Messi

Both forwards in MLS, Jamal Thiaré plays for Columbus Crew while Lionel Messi represents Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Jamal Thiaré's 0. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 34 of 84 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 0.2. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 33, Jamal Thiaré is 5 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.