Brendan McSorley vs Lionel Messi

Brendan McSorley

Lionel Messi

Both forwards in MLS, Brendan McSorley plays for St. Louis CITY SC while Lionel Messi represents Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 7 goals to Brendan McSorley's 1. Brendan McSorley is the sharper shooter, putting 5 of 6 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 5.2 to 1.2. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (5 times). At 24, Brendan McSorley is 14 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.