Lionel Messi vs Tai Baribo

Lionel Messi

Tai Baribo

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Tai Baribo represents D.C. United. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 18 goals to Tai Baribo's 12. Tai Baribo is the sharper shooter, putting 17 of 36 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 15.7 to 9.9. Tai Baribo is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +2.1. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (12 times). At 28, Tai Baribo is 11 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.