Lionel Messi vs Rafael Navarro

Lionel Messi

Rafael Navarro

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Rafael Navarro represents Colorado Rapids. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 7 goals to Rafael Navarro's 6. Rafael Navarro is the sharper shooter, putting 15 of 26 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Rafael Navarro leads with 5.8 to 4.2. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (5 times). At 26, Rafael Navarro is 12 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.