Lionel Messi vs Taylor Calheira

Lionel Messi

Taylor Calheira

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Taylor Calheira represents Sporting Kansas City. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Taylor Calheira's 0. Taylor Calheira is the sharper shooter, putting 5 of 8 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 1.1. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 24, Taylor Calheira is 14 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.