Lionel Messi vs Sergio Córdova

Lionel Messi

Sergio Córdova

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Sergio Córdova represents St. Louis CITY SC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Sergio Córdova's 1. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 34 of 84 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 0.9. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 28, Sergio Córdova is 10 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.