João Klauss vs Lionel Messi

João Klauss

Lionel Messi

Both forwards in MLS, João Klauss plays for LA Galaxy while Lionel Messi represents Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 7 goals to João Klauss's 5. João Klauss is the sharper shooter, putting 12 of 20 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), João Klauss leads with 4.3 to 4.2. 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, João Klauss is 9 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.