Lionel Messi vs Tyler Boyd

Lionel Messi

Tyler Boyd

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Tyler Boyd represents LAFC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 25 goals to Tyler Boyd's 1. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 70 of 169 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 23.8 to 1.8. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.2. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (13 times). At 31, Tyler Boyd is 8 years younger than the 39-year-old Lionel Messi.