Lionel Messi vs Paul Rothrock

Lionel Messi

Paul Rothrock

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Paul Rothrock represents Seattle Sounders FC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 7 goals to Paul Rothrock's 3. Paul Rothrock is the sharper shooter, putting 5 of 6 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 4.2 to 0.8. Paul Rothrock is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +2.2. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (5 times). At 27, Paul Rothrock is 11 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.