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 25 goals to Marcus Caldeira's 7. Marcus Caldeira is the sharper shooter, putting 12 of 20 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 23.8 to 3.7. Marcus Caldeira is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +3.3. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (13 times). At 22, Marcus Caldeira is 17 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.