
Lionel Messi

Milan Iloski
Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Milan Iloski represents Philadelphia Union. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Milan Iloski's 7. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 34 of 84 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 6.5. 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, Milan Iloski is 12 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Milan Iloski |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Inter Miami CF | Philadelphia Union |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Argentina | USA |
| Age | 38 | 26 |
| Appearances | 14 | 15 |
| Goals | 12 | 7 |
| Assists | 8 | 1 |
| xG | 11.2 | 6.5 |
| G-xG | +0.8 | +0.5 |
| Shots | 84 | 51 |
| Shots on Target | 34 | 18 |
| Goals/Game | 0.86 | 0.47 |
| Offsides | 10 | 5 |
| Goal Contributions | 20 | 8 |