
Lionel Messi

Tomás Jacob
Lionel Messi (Forward, Inter Miami CF) and Tomás Jacob (Defender, Atlanta United FC) offer a cross-position comparison in Major League Soccer. Both players represent Argentina on the international stage. Lionel Messi edges the goalscoring with 12 to 1. Overall, Lionel Messi has 20 goal contributions compared to 1. Lionel Messi has taken more shots (84). At 22, Tomás Jacob is 16 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Tomás Jacob |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Inter Miami CF | Atlanta United FC |
| Position | Forward | Defender |
| Nationality | Argentina | Argentina |
| Age | 38 | 22 |
| Appearances | 14 | 12 |
| Goals | 12 | 1 |
| Assists | 8 | 0 |
| Shots | 84 | 5 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Goals/Game | 0.86 | 0.08 |
| Goal Contributions | 20 | 1 |