Lionel Messi vs Malik Jakupovic

Lionel Messi

Malik Jakupovic

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Malik Jakupovic represents Philadelphia Union. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 25 goals to Malik Jakupovic's 1. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 70 of 169 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 23.8 to 0.9. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.2. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (13 times). At 17, Malik Jakupovic is 22 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.