
Lionel Messi

Tiago
Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Tiago represents Orlando City SC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Tiago's 1. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 34 of 84 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 1.3. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 21, Tiago is 17 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Tiago |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Inter Miami CF | Orlando City SC |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Argentina | Brazil |
| Age | 38 | 21 |
| Appearances | 14 | 13 |
| Goals | 12 | 1 |
| Assists | 8 | 2 |
| xG | 11.2 | 1.3 |
| G-xG | +0.8 | -0.3 |
| Shots | 84 | 10 |
| Shots on Target | 34 | 3 |
| Goals/Game | 0.86 | 0.08 |
| Offsides | 10 | 3 |
| Goal Contributions | 20 | 3 |