Lionel Messi vs Mohammed Sofo

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 7 goals to Mohammed Sofo's 1. Mohammed Sofo is the sharper shooter, putting 3 of 6 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 4.2 to 0.5. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (5 times). At 21, Mohammed Sofo is 17 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.