Lionel Messi vs Sergi Solans

Lionel Messi

Sergi Solans

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Sergi Solans represents Real Salt Lake. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 7 goals to Sergi Solans's 5. Sergi Solans is the sharper shooter, putting 11 of 19 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 4.2 to 3.4. 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, Sergi Solans is 15 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.