Lionel Messi vs Simon Becher

Lionel Messi

Simon Becher

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Simon Becher represents St. Louis CITY SC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Simon Becher'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 4.9. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 26, Simon Becher is 12 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.