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 12 goals to Rafael Navarro's 8. Rafael Navarro is the sharper shooter, putting 23 of 42 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 9.6. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 26, Rafael Navarro is 12 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.