Lionel Messi vs Philip Zinckernagel

Lionel Messi

Philip Zinckernagel

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Philip Zinckernagel represents Chicago Fire FC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 7 goals to Philip Zinckernagel's 2. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 15 of 40 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 4.2 to 2.2. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (5 times). At 31, Philip Zinckernagel is 7 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.