Player Comparison
Lionel Messi vs Nicolás Fernández
Lionel Messi
Nicolás Fernández
Lionel Messi (Forward, Inter Miami CF) and Nicolás Fernández (Midfielder, New York City FC) offer a cross-position comparison in Major League Soccer. Both players represent Argentina on the international stage. Lionel Messi edges the goalscoring with 7 to 6. Overall, Lionel Messi has 7 goal contributions compared to 6. Lionel Messi has taken more shots (40). At 26, Nicolás Fernández is 12 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Nicolás Fernández |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Inter Miami CF | New York City FC |
| Position | Forward | Midfielder |
| Nationality | Argentina | Argentina |
| Age | 38 | 26 |
| Appearances | 7 | 8 |
| Goals | 7 | 6 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| Shots | 40 | 26 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Goals/Game | 1.00 | 0.75 |
| Goal Contributions | 7 | 6 |
Lionel Messi
- Team
- Inter Miami CF
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Age
- 38
- Goals / Assists
- 7 / 0
- Appearances
- 7
Nicolás Fernández
- Team
- New York City FC
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Age
- 26
- Goals / Assists
- 6 / 0
- Appearances
- 8