
Lionel Messi

Tomás Chancalay
Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Tomás Chancalay represents Minnesota United FC. Both players represent Argentina on the international stage. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Tomás Chancalay'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 2.4. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 27, Tomás Chancalay is 11 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Tomás Chancalay |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Inter Miami CF | Minnesota United FC |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Argentina | Argentina |
| Age | 38 | 27 |
| Appearances | 14 | 15 |
| Goals | 12 | 1 |
| Assists | 8 | 3 |
| xG | 11.2 | 2.4 |
| G-xG | +0.8 | -1.4 |
| Shots | 84 | 34 |
| Shots on Target | 34 | 10 |
| Goals/Game | 0.86 | 0.07 |
| Offsides | 10 | 1 |
| Goal Contributions | 20 | 4 |