Mohamed Salah vs Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi leads on 8 of 12 metrics to Mohamed Salah's 4. Mohamed Salah is clearest ahead for accurate crosses, tackles and ball recoveries; Lionel Messi is clearest ahead for dribble success, successful dribbles and shots. Both compared with wingers in major leagues.

Lionel Messi averages 0.90 non-penalty goals per 90 on current form, ahead of Mohamed Salah on 0.75.

Lionel Messi averages 0.54 assists per 90 on current form, ahead of Mohamed Salah on 0.37.

Mohamed Salah averages 2.94 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of Lionel Messi on 2.55.

Mohamed Salah averages 0.72 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Lionel Messi on 0.21.

Every stat is per 90 minutes or a rate from club matches. Form weights recent matches most heavily; Season uses only this club season. The player with the higher number wins each metric, except ball security where fewer losses is better. Percentiles show where each player sits against others in his own role and level.