There is a constant discussion in the sporting world regarding the mouthwatering earnings of the stars in comparison to your everyday nurse for example.

Here is a list, as voted for by you, the fans, of the most overpaid athletes, on the website The Top Tens!

Lewis Hamilton, 15th

Starting at the bottom of the list and we have seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton. The Mercedes driver is often on the receiving end of unwarranted criticism and so it is hardly surprising to see him in this list. He is at the fore of the sport, one of the best there has ever been, and his financial situation reflects that.

Daly Cherry-Evans, 14th

Shifting gears massively to Australian rugby league halfback Daly Cherry-Evans. One fan says that the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles star is “getting paid 1.5 million a year.”

Brock Osweiler, 13th

From the UK to Australia and now to the USA and the man in question is Super Bowl 50 champion Brock Osweiler. He most recently played for the Miami Dolphins before retiring in 2019.

Rafael Nadal, 12th

The modern era of tennis is one of the greatest there has ever been, with the big three of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer creating history year in, year out. Spaniard Nadal is 12th on this list and the King of Clay has dominated the French Open since his first victory back in 2005.

Ronaldo, Messi, Hamilton, Mayweather, Federer, Nadal: Most overpaid athletes named

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 03: Rafael Nadal of Spain waves to the crowd after a win against Richard Gasquet of France during their Men's Singles Third Round match on Day Six of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 03, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Roger Federer, 11th

One of Nadal’s fiercest rivals on the court is Roger Federer, and the eight-time Wimbledon champion is next up. The Swiss star is impossible not to love, yet here he is, on a most overpaid athletes list!

Lionel Messi, 10th

Federer is considered by many to be the greatest of all time with a racket in hand, whilst Lionel Messi is considered by many to be the greatest of all time with a ball at his feet. The Argentinian will be remembered forever for the mind-blowing things he can do with a football.

Mario Williams, 9th

Returning to the world of American Football with former defensive end Mario Williams. The Houston Texans draftee went on to play in Buffalo and Miami. A four-time Pro Bowler!

Cam Newton, 8th

Cam Newton, the Atlanta-born quarterback, has always had his doubters in the NFL world.

Russell Wilson, 7th

From Newton, the one-time MVP, to Russell Wilson, the one-time Super Bowl champion. He is famous away from the sport for various reasons, one being his wife Ciara.

Alex Rodriguez, 6th

You don’t have to be all that into baseball to know the nickname A-Rod, belonging to, of course, Alex Rodriguez.

LeBron James, 5th

There aren’t many stars in the US sporting world who divide opinion as much as LeBron James. His brilliance on the court is there for all to see yet so many people love to doubt him.

Cristiano Ronaldo, 4th

Messi is on this list and so naturally, there is a spot for Cristiano Ronaldo too.

Ronaldo, Messi, Hamilton, Mayweather, Federer, Nadal: Most overpaid athletes named

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 04: Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 04, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Wayne Rooney, 3rd

The first name on the podium is a former teammate of Ronaldo’s. Wayne Rooney and the Portuguese international crossed paths at Manchester United and the current D.C. United manager is here at third.

Tiger Woods, 2nd

Tiger Woods has changed the face of golf and in spite of his issues away from the course, there is no one like him. He has racked up a frightening amount from winnings and surely it is deserved.

Floyd Mayweather, 1st

To top the list is the 50-0 man himself Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather. As per Sportico’s records, Mayweather totals ‘an inflation-adjusted $1.2 billion in his career.’