Lionel Messi vs Wessam Abou Ali

Lionel Messi

Wessam Abou Ali

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Wessam Abou Ali represents Columbus Crew. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 18 goals to Wessam Abou Ali's 5. Wessam Abou Ali is the sharper shooter, putting 9 of 20 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 15.7 to 3.3. Wessam Abou Ali is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.7. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (12 times). At 27, Wessam Abou Ali is 12 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.