Lionel Messi vs Marcus Caldeira

Lionel Messi

Marcus Caldeira

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Marcus Caldeira represents Minnesota United FC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 18 goals to Marcus Caldeira's 4. Marcus Caldeira is the sharper shooter, putting 4 of 8 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 21, Marcus Caldeira is 18 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.