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 12 goals to Preston Judd's 11. Preston Judd is the sharper shooter, putting 26 of 50 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 8.6. Preston Judd is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +2.4. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 27, Preston Judd is 11 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.