Lionel Messi vs Marco Pasalic

Lionel Messi

Marco Pasalic

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Marco Pasalic represents Orlando City SC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 7 goals to Marco Pasalic's 2. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 15 of 40 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 4.2 to 1.0. Marco Pasalic is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.0. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (5 times). At 25, Marco Pasalic is 13 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.