Lionel Messi vs Timo Werner

Lionel Messi

Timo Werner

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Timo Werner represents San Jose Earthquakes. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 18 goals to Timo Werner's 6. Timo Werner is the sharper shooter, putting 15 of 25 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 15.7 to 5.8. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.3. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (12 times). At 30, Timo Werner is 9 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.