Player Comparison
Lionel Messi vs Samuel Sarver
Lionel Messi
Samuel Sarver
Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Samuel Sarver represents FC Dallas. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 18 goals to Samuel Sarver's 3. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 15.7 to 1.9. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.3. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (12 times). At 23, Samuel Sarver is 16 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Samuel Sarver |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Inter Miami CF | FC Dallas |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Argentina | USA |
| Age | 39 | 23 |
| Appearances | 19 | 14 |
| Goals | 18 | 3 |
| Assists | 11 | 0 |
| xG | 15.7 | 1.9 |
| G-xG | +1.3 | +1.1 |
| Shots | 112 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 44 | 3 |
| Goals/Game | 0.95 | 0.21 |
| Offsides | 12 | 3 |
| Goal Contributions | 29 | 3 |
Lionel Messi
- Team
- Inter Miami CF
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Age
- 39
- Goals / Assists
- 18 / 11
- Appearances
- 19
Samuel Sarver
- Team
- FC Dallas
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- USA
- Age
- 23
- Goals / Assists
- 3 / 0
- Appearances
- 14