João Peglow vs Lionel Messi

João Peglow

Lionel Messi

Both forwards in MLS, João Peglow plays for D.C. United while Lionel Messi represents Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to João Peglow's 1. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 34 of 84 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 2.2. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 24, João Peglow is 14 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.