Lionel Messi vs Talles Magno

Lionel Messi

Talles Magno

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Talles Magno represents New York City FC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 25 goals to Talles Magno's 2. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 70 of 169 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 23.8 to 3.4. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.2. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (13 times). At 24, Talles Magno is 15 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.