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 12 goals to Philip Zinckernagel's 5. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 34 of 84 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 6.5. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 31, Philip Zinckernagel is 7 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.