Lionel Messi vs Mateo Silvetti

Lionel Messi

Mateo Silvetti

Lionel Messi and Mateo Silvetti are forward teammates at Inter Miami CF, competing for the same minutes. Both players represent Argentina on the international stage. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 7 goals to Mateo Silvetti's 2. Mateo Silvetti is the sharper shooter, putting 9 of 18 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 4.2 to 1.3. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (5 times). At 20, Mateo Silvetti is 18 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.