Josh Sargent vs Lionel Messi

Josh Sargent

Lionel Messi

Both forwards in MLS, Josh Sargent plays for Toronto FC while Lionel Messi represents Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Josh Sargent's 3. Josh Sargent is the sharper shooter, putting 10 of 21 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 4.1. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 26, Josh Sargent is 12 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.