Lionel Messi vs Sam Surridge

Lionel Messi

Sam Surridge

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Sam Surridge represents Nashville SC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 25 goals to Sam Surridge's 17. Sam Surridge is the sharper shooter, putting 34 of 64 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 23.8 to 15.7. Sam Surridge is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.3. Sam Surridge has been caught offside more often (20 times). At 28, Sam Surridge is 11 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.