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Lionel Messi vs Simone Biles
No — based on their recorded years, Lionel Messi (born 1987) lived before Simone Biles (born 1997), and their lifetimes did not overlap.
Lionel Messi
An Argentine professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Key achievements
- Won eight Ballons d'Or, the most of any footballer
- Is the most decorated player in the history of professional football with 46 team trophies
- Led Argentina to victory at the FIFA World Cup
- Holds numerous individual scoring and assist records in professional football
Fast fact
Messi has scored over 910 senior career goals for club and country.
Full profile of Lionel Messi →Simone Biles
An American artistic gymnast whose 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals make her the most decorated gymnast in history.
Key achievements
- Holds a combined 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals
- Is the most decorated gymnast, male or female, in world championship history
- Has the most Olympic medals earned by any American gymnast
- Is widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time
Fast fact
Biles has the most Olympic medals earned by any U.S. gymnast.
Full profile of Simone Biles →Who lived first, Lionel Messi or Simone Biles?
Lionel Messi (born 1987) lived first, before Simone Biles (born 1997), based on their recorded years.
Were Lionel Messi and Simone Biles contemporaries?
No — based on their recorded years, Lionel Messi (born 1987) lived before Simone Biles (born 1997), and their lifetimes did not overlap.
What do Lionel Messi and Simone Biles have in common?
Both Lionel Messi and Simone Biles are grouped among our Athletes & Sports Icons figures and lived during the Modern Era.