Ibrahim Aliyu vs Lionel Messi

Ibrahim Aliyu

Lionel Messi

Both forwards in MLS, Ibrahim Aliyu plays for Columbus Crew while Lionel Messi represents Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 18 goals to Ibrahim Aliyu's 2. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 46 of 119 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 15.7 to 1.0. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.3. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (13 times). At 24, Ibrahim Aliyu is 15 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.