Lionel Messi vs Talles Magno

Lionel Messi

Talles Magno

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Talles Magno represents New York City FC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Talles Magno's 2. Talles Magno is the sharper shooter, putting 5 of 10 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 1.4. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 23, Talles Magno is 15 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.