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 18 goals to Rafael Mosquera's 0. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 44 of 112 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 15.7 to 0.3. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.3. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (12 times). At 21, Rafael Mosquera is 18 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.