
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 12 goals to Prince Owusu's 9. Prince Owusu is the sharper shooter, putting 15 of 28 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 6.6. Prince Owusu is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +2.4. Prince Owusu has been caught offside more often (18 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 | 14 | 14 |
| Goals | 12 | 9 |
| Assists | 8 | 6 |
| xG | 11.2 | 6.6 |
| G-xG | +0.8 | +2.4 |
| Shots | 84 | 28 |
| Shots on Target | 34 | 15 |
| Goals/Game | 0.86 | 0.64 |
| Offsides | 10 | 18 |
| Goal Contributions | 20 | 15 |