
Lionel Messi

Mohammed Sofo
Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Mohammed Sofo represents New York Red Bulls. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Mohammed Sofo's 1. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 1.2. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 21, Mohammed Sofo is 17 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Mohammed Sofo |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Inter Miami CF | New York Red Bulls |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Argentina | Ghana |
| Age | 38 | 21 |
| Appearances | 14 | 8 |
| Goals | 12 | 1 |
| Assists | 8 | 0 |
| xG | 11.2 | 1.2 |
| G-xG | +0.8 | -0.2 |
| Shots | 84 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 34 | 3 |
| Goals/Game | 0.86 | 0.13 |
| Offsides | 10 | 1 |
| Goal Contributions | 20 | 1 |