Lionel Messi vs Tom Barlow

Lionel Messi

Tom Barlow

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Tom Barlow represents FC Cincinnati. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Tom Barlow's 5. Tom Barlow is the sharper shooter, putting 9 of 13 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 3.2. Tom Barlow is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 30, Tom Barlow is 8 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.