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 7 goals to Robert Taylor's 0. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 15 of 40 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 4.2 to 0.0. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (5 times). At 31, Robert Taylor is 7 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.