
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 7 goals to Taylor Calheira's 0. Taylor Calheira is the sharper shooter, putting 2 of 2 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 4.2 to 0.3. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (5 times). At 23, Taylor Calheira is 15 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Taylor Calheira |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Inter Miami CF | Sporting Kansas City |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Argentina | USA |
| Age | 38 | 23 |
| Appearances | 7 | 5 |
| Goals | 7 | 0 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| xG | 4.2 | 0.3 |
| G-xG | +0.8 | -0.3 |
| Shots | 40 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 15 | 2 |
| Goals/Game | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| Offsides | 5 | 2 |
| Goal Contributions | 7 | 0 |