Lionel Messi vs Sam Surridge

Lionel Messi

Sam Surridge

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Sam Surridge represents Nashville SC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 7 goals to Sam Surridge's 7. Sam Surridge is the sharper shooter, putting 13 of 17 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Sam Surridge leads with 5.2 to 4.2. Sam Surridge is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (5 times). At 27, Sam Surridge is 11 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.