Cristiano Ronaldo is ranked above his arch-rival Lionel Messi in Sky Sports' list of decade athletes, with tennis superstar Rafael Nadal shockingly omitted in the controversial rankings.
The Portuguese ace is the only football player in the top three to rank tennis player Serena Williams in the top scene of the decade thanks to her relentless dominance and influence in female tennis.
Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton achieved second place after winning five Formula 1 championships.
Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi was remarkably fourth behind the Juventus star, despite a successful season that was awarded by FIFA the best prize and the sixth Ballon d'Or.
Retired boxer, Floyd Mayweather, completed the top five places after his mega fight with Manny Pacquiao and Irish UFC star Conor McGregor.
World tennis number 1 Nadal was left out controversially, but world number 2 Novak Djokovic reached the rankings due to his 62 ATP tournament and 14 Grand Slam victories in the last decade.
Here are the 20 best athletes of Sky Sports of the decade as quoted on Marca.
1. Serena Williams (Tennis)
2. Lewis Hamilton (Formula 1)
3. Cristiano Ronaldo (Soccer)
4. Leo Messi (Soccer)
5. Floyd Mayweather (Boxing)
6. Novak Djokovic (Tennis)
7. Usain Bolt (Athletics)
8. Tom Brady (NFL)
9. Lebron James (NBA)
10. Simone Biles (Gymnastics)
11. Michael Phelps (Swimming)
12. Katie Taylor (Boxing)
13. Richie McCaw (Rugby)
14. Chris Froome (Cycling)
15. Michael van Gerwen (Darts)
16. Marta (Soccer)
17. Ronda Rousey (UFC)
18. Virat Kohli (Cricket)
19. Allyson Felix (Athletics)
20. Rory Mcllroy (Golf)
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