Lionel Messi vs Warren Madrigal

Lionel Messi

Warren Madrigal

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Warren Madrigal represents Nashville SC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Warren Madrigal's 5. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 34 of 84 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 3.2. Warren Madrigal is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 21, Warren Madrigal is 17 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.