Lionel Messi vs Matheus Nascimento

Lionel Messi

Matheus Nascimento

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Matheus Nascimento represents LA Galaxy. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Matheus Nascimento's 1. Matheus Nascimento is the sharper shooter, putting 4 of 7 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 1.5. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 22, Matheus Nascimento is 16 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.