Lionel Messi vs Tom Barlow

Lionel Messi

Tom Barlow

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Tom Barlow represents FC Cincinnati. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 25 goals to Tom Barlow's 9. Tom Barlow is the sharper shooter, putting 25 of 41 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 23.8 to 7.8. Tom Barlow is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.3. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (13 times). At 31, Tom Barlow is 8 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.