Lionel Messi vs Wilfried Zaha

Lionel Messi

Wilfried Zaha

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Wilfried Zaha represents Charlotte FC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 7 goals to Wilfried Zaha's 2. Wilfried Zaha is the sharper shooter, putting 10 of 16 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 4.2 to 2.3. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (5 times). At 33, Wilfried Zaha is 5 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.