Lionel Messi vs Saba Lobjanidze

Lionel Messi

Saba Lobjanidze

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Saba Lobjanidze represents Atlanta United FC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Saba Lobjanidze's 2. Saba Lobjanidze is the sharper shooter, putting 11 of 24 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 2.2. 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, Saba Lobjanidze is 7 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.