Lionel Messi vs Preston Judd

Lionel Messi

Preston Judd

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Preston Judd represents San Jose Earthquakes. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 18 goals to Preston Judd's 11. Preston Judd is the sharper shooter, putting 28 of 63 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 15.7 to 10.2. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.3. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (12 times). At 27, Preston Judd is 12 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.