
Lionel Messi

Prince Owusu
Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Prince Owusu represents CF Montréal. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 7 goals to Prince Owusu's 5. Prince Owusu is the sharper shooter, putting 5 of 11 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 4.2 to 2.3. Prince Owusu is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.7. Prince Owusu has been caught offside more often (11 times). At 29, Prince Owusu is 9 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Prince Owusu |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Inter Miami CF | CF Montréal |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Argentina | Ghana |
| Age | 38 | 29 |
| Appearances | 7 | 8 |
| Goals | 7 | 5 |
| Assists | 0 | 4 |
| xG | 4.2 | 2.3 |
| G-xG | +0.8 | +1.7 |
| Shots | 40 | 11 |
| Shots on Target | 15 | 5 |
| Goals/Game | 1.00 | 0.63 |
| Offsides | 5 | 11 |
| Goal Contributions | 7 | 9 |