Top 10 highest paid athletes

Forbes have released a mega rich list detailing the top ten highest-paid athletes of the decade.

The ranking totals up all earnings from the world’s biggest sports stars over the past ten years and it’s no surprise to see who comes out on top.

10. Lewis Hamilton – $400m

9. Kevin Durant – $425m

8. Manny Pacquiao – $435m

7. Phil Mickelson – $480m

6. Tiger Woods – $615m

5. Roger Federer – $640m

4. LeBron James – $680m

3. Lionel Messi – $750m

2. Cristiano Ronaldo – $800m

1. Floyd Mayweather – $915m