Lionel Messi vs Marcus Ingvartsen

Lionel Messi

Marcus Ingvartsen

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Marcus Ingvartsen represents San Diego FC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 7 goals to Marcus Ingvartsen's 5. Marcus Ingvartsen is the sharper shooter, putting 8 of 14 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 4.2 to 3.0. Marcus Ingvartsen is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.0. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (5 times). At 30, Marcus Ingvartsen is 8 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.