Lionel Messi vs Robert Taylor

Lionel Messi

Robert Taylor

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Robert Taylor represents Austin FC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Robert Taylor'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 0.1. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 31, Robert Taylor is 7 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.