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 12 goals to Samuel Sarver's 3. Samuel Sarver is the sharper shooter, putting 3 of 6 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 1.7. Samuel Sarver is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.3. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 23, Samuel Sarver is 15 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.