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 7 goals to Samuel Sarver'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 0.1. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (5 times). At 23, Samuel Sarver is 15 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.