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

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.

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