
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 7 goals to Preston Judd's 3. Preston Judd is the sharper shooter, putting 12 of 24 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 4.2 to 3.9. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (5 times). At 26, Preston Judd is 12 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Preston Judd |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Inter Miami CF | San Jose Earthquakes |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Argentina | USA |
| Age | 38 | 26 |
| Appearances | 7 | 8 |
| Goals | 7 | 3 |
| Assists | 0 | 2 |
| xG | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| G-xG | +0.8 | -0.9 |
| Shots | 40 | 24 |
| Shots on Target | 15 | 12 |
| Goals/Game | 1.00 | 0.38 |
| Offsides | 5 | 2 |
| Goal Contributions | 7 | 5 |