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 18 goals to Son Heung-Min's 2. Son Heung-Min is the sharper shooter, putting 3 of 5 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 15.7 to 8.0. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.3. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (12 times). At 34, Son Heung-Min is 5 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.