
Lionel Messi

Nicolás Fernández
Lionel Messi (Forward, Inter Miami CF) and Nicolás Fernández (Midfielder, New York City FC) offer a cross-position comparison in Major League Soccer. Both players represent Argentina on the international stage. Lionel Messi edges the goalscoring with 12 to 10. Overall, Lionel Messi has 20 goal contributions compared to 14. Lionel Messi has taken more shots (84). At 26, Nicolás Fernández is 12 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Nicolás Fernández |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Inter Miami CF | New York City FC |
| Position | Forward | Midfielder |
| Nationality | Argentina | Argentina |
| Age | 38 | 26 |
| Appearances | 14 | 15 |
| Goals | 12 | 10 |
| Assists | 8 | 4 |
| Shots | 84 | 42 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Goals/Game | 0.86 | 0.67 |
| Goal Contributions | 20 | 14 |