Jayden Nelson vs Lionel Messi

Jayden Nelson

Lionel Messi

Both forwards in MLS, Jayden Nelson plays for Austin FC while Lionel Messi represents Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Jayden Nelson's 2. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 34 of 84 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 0.9. Jayden Nelson is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.1. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 23, Jayden Nelson is 15 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.