Cristiano Ronaldo To LeBron James: Top Five Highest-Paid Athletes - In Pics

Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest-paid athlete in the world right now after signing a massive deal with Saudi Arabia club Al-Nassr which was nearly double of what he got at Manchester United. As per Forbes, Ronaldo's contract at Al-Nassr is worth $219 million (Rs 1,798 Crores approximately). (Image source: Twitter)

Lionel Messi is second on the list after he signed for Qatar Sports Investments owned club Paris Saint-Germain in France. Messi signed as a free agent for PSG after parting ways with FC Barcelona. His contract at the French club is worth $130 million (Rs 1064 Crores approximately). (Image source: Twitter)

Just 24 years of age, France captain Kylian Mbappe is the youngest on the list. He is currently third in the world in terms of athletes getting paid, Mbappe's contract is worth somewhere near $120 million (Rs 985 Crores approximately). (Image source: Twitter)

Los Angeles Lakers star recently became the leading point-scorer in the NBA. LeBron is also the highest-paid baller in the league's history whose contract is worth $119.5 million (Rs 975 Crores approximately). (Image source: Twitter)

The Mexican boxer sits fifth in the list as he earns around $110 million (Rs 900 Crore approximately) from his fights and season. (Image source: Twitter)