Lionel Messi vs Rafael Mosquera

Lionel Messi

Rafael Mosquera

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Rafael Mosquera represents New York Red Bulls. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Rafael Mosquera's 0. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 34 of 84 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 0.3. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 21, Rafael Mosquera is 17 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.