Lionel Messi vs Son Heung-Min

Lionel Messi

Son Heung-Min

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Son Heung-Min represents LAFC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Son Heung-Min's 0. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 34 of 84 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 4.3. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 33, Son Heung-Min is 5 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.