Lionel Messi vs Marcus Ingvartsen

Lionel Messi

Marcus Ingvartsen

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Marcus Ingvartsen represents San Diego FC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 25 goals to Marcus Ingvartsen's 12. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 70 of 169 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 23.8 to 9.9. Marcus Ingvartsen is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +2.1. Marcus Ingvartsen has been caught offside more often (17 times). At 30, Marcus Ingvartsen is 9 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.