Lionel Messi vs Timo Werner

Lionel Messi

Timo Werner

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Timo Werner represents San Jose Earthquakes. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Timo Werner's 4. Timo Werner is the sharper shooter, putting 8 of 14 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 3.1. Timo Werner is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.9. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 30, Timo Werner is 8 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.