Lionel Messi vs Mauricio Gonzalez

Lionel Messi

Mauricio Gonzalez

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Mauricio Gonzalez represents Minnesota United FC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 18 goals to Mauricio Gonzalez's 2. Mauricio Gonzalez is the sharper shooter, putting 4 of 9 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 15.7 to 1.3. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.3. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (13 times). At 21, Mauricio Gonzalez is 18 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.