Player Comparison
Lionel Messi vs Thomas Müller
Lionel Messi
Thomas Müller
Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Thomas Müller represents Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Thomas Müller's 4. Thomas Müller is the sharper shooter, putting 11 of 22 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 3.0. Thomas Müller is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.0. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times).
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Thomas Müller |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Inter Miami CF | Vancouver Whitecaps FC |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Argentina | Germany |
| Age | 38 | 36 |
| Appearances | 14 | 12 |
| Goals | 12 | 4 |
| Assists | 8 | 4 |
| xG | 11.2 | 3.0 |
| G-xG | +0.8 | +1.0 |
| Shots | 84 | 22 |
| Shots on Target | 34 | 11 |
| Goals/Game | 0.86 | 0.33 |
| Offsides | 10 | 4 |
| Goal Contributions | 20 | 8 |
Lionel Messi
- Team
- Inter Miami CF
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Age
- 38
- Goals / Assists
- 12 / 8
- Appearances
- 14
Thomas Müller
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Germany
- Age
- 36
- Goals / Assists
- 4 / 4
- Appearances
- 12