We all know Dota 2 is a team game. It takes the complete focus of every single member of the team to earn a win. If one player slacks and misplays his role, your chances to win get drastically lower. Constant communication, a positive spirit, an open mind, and the ability to sacrifice are one of the most important traits of being a great teammate! 

However, great talents make the game much easier. Having the best player on your side increases your odds of winning, by a lot. The ability to win his lane, roam around the map and kill all the opponents providing space for his teammates to farm can’t be matched by the traits we just mentioned. 

In this article, I am going to discuss who are the best players in the world right now. You should consider yourself lucky if they end up being on your team in the game. Chances are, you are going to win it, and have lots of fun doing so!

15. Saksa

Saksa deep in thought.

Martin “ Saksa “ Sazdovski is one of the most technically skilled support players in the game. A scary lane dominator with a perfect understanding of all aspects of the game is what makes Saksa a nightmare for his opponents. He’s played a variety of heroes and has featured in many roles in the past. Nowadays, he’s dominating the game as a position 4. He has an incredibly large hero pool including Rubick, Tuskar, Phoenix, Windranger, and many others.

Saksa has been playing professionally since 2015. He’s made quite a name for himself in the Dota 2 scene. Here are some of the tournaments he’s competed in, and the prize money his teams have won. 

• 2022 Gamers Galaxy: Invitational Series Dubai 2nd place, $54,493
• 2021 The International 7,8th place $1,000,500
• 2020 Epic league season 2 2nd  place $100,000
• 2019 Starladder Season 2 1st place $125,000
• 2019 OG Dota Pit 1st place $125,000
• 2016 The International 2nd place $3,427,126

Saksa full details: https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Saksa

 

14.GH

GH at his old stomping grounds - The International tournament

Maroun "GH" Merhej is the position 4 player for Nigma Galaxy. Gh is one of the most impactful support players in the game. His team-fight presence and overall decision-making are one of the best in the world. Flashy and spectacular, he is crowd’s favorite player in every tournament. He’s produced tons of game-winning highlights and is one of the most respected names in the business. His Wisp, Earthshaker, and Nyx Assassin strike fear in the hearts of the enemy. 

GH came into the Dota 2 scene in 2017 with team Liquid and has built a great career. 

• 2019 The International 2nd place $4,462,908
• 2018 The International 4th place $1,787,252
• 2018 China Dota2 Supermajor 1st place $555,000
• 2017 The International 1st place $10,862,683
• 2017 Epicenter 1st place $250,000
• 2017 Starladder season 3 1st place $135,000

GH full details: https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/GH

 

13. Mind Control

Leading his team to a victory

Ivan Borislavov "MinD_ContRoL" Ivanov is the off-lane player for Nigma Galaxy. Steady, calm, and collected - Mind Control has been a major reason for the success of the team. His ability to open the map and make space for the other players of the team is unmatched. Always sacrificing his life for the benefit of the team is one of the things that makes him special. And his teammates love him for that! However, when needed, he’s been known to carry his team on his back on the way to victory. Furion, Axe, and Tidehunter are just a few of the heroes he excels at. 

Mind control started his career in team Liquid. They have had great success and continue to dominate the Dota 2 Scene.

• 2019 The International 2nd place $4,462,908
• 2018 The International 4th place $1,787,252
• 2018 China Dota2 Supermajor 1st place $555,000
• 2017 The International 1st place $10,862,683
• 2016 The Manila Major 2nd place $405,000
• 2016 Epicenter 1st place $250,000

Mind_Control full details: https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/MinD_ContRoL

 

12. Seb

Seb drafting for his team

Sébastien “ Seb “ Debs, is a real legend of the game. He’s been playing the game since the time of Dota 1. Experienced beyond measure, his knowledge, and understanding of the game are undeniable. In the Dota 2 team OG, Seb has acted both as a coach and a player and has led them to great success. A great in-game leader, always the first one to start a fight, Seb has been one of the most influential off-lane players ever. Mostly playing team-fighting heroes like Axe, Dark Seer, Tidehunter, his coordination with the team and communication and crucial. 

Seb has won two Internationals, making him one of the players who have earned the most playing the game.

• 2022 Esl Stockholm 1st place $200,000
• 2021 The International 7,8th place $1,000,500
• 2019 The International 1st place $15,620,181
• 2018 The International 1st place $11,234,158
• 2015 Joindota Season 2 2nd place $41,812
• 2012 DreamHack Summer 2012 1st place $14,373

Seb full details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceb_(gamer)

 

11. Noone

Crushing his lane opponent.

Vladimir “Noone” Minenko has been one of the best mid-players in the world for the last few years. An impeccable lane dominator, Noone has been an inspiration to many kids who started playing Dota 2. His ability to crush any lane, and then use that advantage ato find kills and create openings on the map is second only to Sumail. If he gets his hands on a Queen of Pain, Shadow Fiend, Puck, Storm, the other team better have a plan to help his mid-laner and shut him down. Otherwise, they are in real trouble.

Noone had little success at the Internationals, however, he’s won many tournaments and he’s widely respected all across the World.

• 2018 The Kuala Lumpur Major 1st place $350,000
• 2018 The International 7,8th place $1,148,948
• 2018 ESL ONE Birmingham 1st place $500,000
• 2018 The Bucharest Major 1st place $500,000
• 2018 ESL ONE Katowice 1st place $400,000
• 2017 ESL ONE Hamburg 1st place $500,000

Noone full details: https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Noone

 

10. Cr1t

Discussing hero options

Andreas Franck "Cr1t-" Nielsen is the position 4 player of the American powerhouse Evil Geniuses. One of the best playmakers in the game, always reliable and dependable, Cr1t has grown into one of the best players in the game. An impeccable ganker and initiator of fights, Cr1t thrives on finding kills all over the map and crushing the hopes of the opposing core players. Always well-mannered and soft-spoken in public, but hugely competitive in the game. Earth Spirit, Rubick, and Earthshaker combine to make his best heroes. 

• 2021 The International 9-12th place$800,400
• 2019 The International 5-6th place $1,201,552
• 2018 The International 3rd place $2,680,879
• 2016 ESL ONE Frankfurt 1st place $157,273
• 2016 The Manila Major 1st place $1,110,000
• 2015 The Frankfurt Major 1st place $1,110,000

Cr1t full details: https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Cr1t-

 

9. IceIceIce

Iceiceice all relaxed on stage

Daryl Koh "Iceiceice" Pei Xiang currently recedes in the off-lane role for team Secret. Iceiceice has been around since the old days of Dota 1. He’s been playing professionally ever since, and his talents are well known all around the world. He first started at the South American Dota scene, then moved to China, and now he’s playing for a worldwide team stationed in Europe. Iceiceice has always been of the best players in the game, period. He can play pretty much every hero as an off-laner, Timbersaw, Sand king, Clockwerk and other action-packed heroes are his favorite.

Iceiceice has had quite a career. He’s played on many teams, turning every single one of them into a contender.

• 2021 The international 9-12th place $800,400
• 2018 Asia Championships 1st place $370,000
• 2016 The International 5-6th place $934,761
• 2015 The International 4th place $1,566,517
• 2014 I-league 1st place $155,828
• 2014 The International 4th place $819,298

Iceiceice full details: https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Iceiceice

 

8.Jerax

Jerax being annoying to the opponents

Jesse "JerAx" Vainikka retired after winning The International in 2019. However, he’s now back on the Dota 2 scene in one of the best teams in the world - Evil Geniuses. Before retiring, he was the best position 4 player in the world. Today, he’s moved to position 5 and plays the role of hard support. Jerax’s unique understanding of the game makes him a real commodity for any team. His fast thinking and reading of the game are second to none. Playing a position 5 limits his capabilities in a way, but his Enchantress, Bane, Tiny, among many others are still quite scary to face for any team.

As mentioned, Jerax has won The International in 2019, but his list of achievements goes much further than that.

• Price 2019 The International 1st place $15,620,181
• 2018 The International 1st place $11,234,158
• 2017 The Kiev Major 1st place $1,000,000
• 2016 The Boston Major 1st place $1,000,000
• 2016 The Manila Major 2nd place $405,000
• 2016 The Shanghai Major 2nd place $405,000

Jerax full details: https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/JerAx

 

7. Topson

Serious face

Topias Miikka "Topson" Taavitsainen is the mid-lane player of the powerhouse OG. Topson is not renowned as a strong lane dominator, compared to the other superstars on this list. However, his movement and capabilities to read the game and find kills after the laning stage is over - are extraordinary. A proven winner, shy and easy to play with, Topson is quite an asset to have. He plays a large pool of heroes, and is mostly known for his surprise picks. Zeus, Puck, Ember Spirit, Storm. Pretty much every hero who loves to move on the map and kill enemy heroes. 

Topson came on the Dota2 scene in 2018 and has taken it by storm!

• 2021 The International 7-8th place $1,000,500
• 2020 Omega League 2nd place $125,000
• 2019 The International 1st place $15,620,181
• 2019 Epicenter Major 7-8th place $40,000
• 2019 Paris Major 5-6th place $60,000
• 2018 The International 1st place $11,234,158

Topson full details: https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Topson

 

6. Arteezy

Arteezy being down 0-2

Artour "Arteezy" Babaev is one of the most famous Dota 2 players in the world. Playing the carry role for Evil Geniuses, he’s usually the most farmed hero on the map and can be seen dominating games. His farming patterns are quite perfect, and his reading and positioning on the map make him impossible to find and kill. Arteezy can be mostly seen playing the hard-carry heroes. Avoiding fights and getting farmed to the point of being unstoppable. His favorites are Terrorblade, Gyrocopter, Anti Mage. 

Arteezy crushing the souls of his opponents

Arteezy is considered a veteran. He’s been in the game since 2014 with quite a success.

• 2019 The International 5-6th place $1,201,552
• 2018 The International 3rd place $2,680,879
• 2017 Manila Major 1st place $125,000
• 2015 The International 7-8th place $829,333
• 2014 The Summit 3 1st place $115,466
• 2014 The International 3rd place $1,037,778

Arteezy full details:  https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Arteezy

 

5. Miracle-

Amer "Miracle-" Al-Barkawi started his career in OG, then transferred to Team Liquid. Miracle usually plays position 1 or as a mid-laner in his teams. Even when he’s playing mid, he’s playing the role of the main farmer. Miracle- is one of the most mechanically skilled players in the game. An impeccable line dominator, who uses his advantage to get more of the map and get farmed faster than anyone.He plays a huge variety of heroes, Alchemist, Troll, Sniper stand out among the many. 

Miracle came into the scene in 2015 and the list of his rewards is exquisite. 

• 2019 The International 2nd place $4,462,908
• 2018 The International 4th place $1,787,252
• 2018 China Supermajor 1st place $555,000
• 2017 The International 1st place $10,862,683
• 2016 The Manila Major 1st place $1,110,000
• 2015 The Frankfurt Major 1st place $1,110,000

Miracle- full details: https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Miracle-

 

4. Fy

The International - Fy introduction picture

Xu "Fy" Linsen is quite scary. A 1 vs 1 tournament winner who plays the support role? Not bad at all if you ask me. Fy is the best support player during the laning phase of the game in the world. His mechanical skills are a nightmare for the opponents, and his understanding of the game and the ability to make plays are not that far behind. Every game he plays he produces a  new highlight reel. You can often find him winning games from the 4 position playing Windranger, Rubick or Earthshaker. 

If you are a support player, this is the video you must see

Fy has been around since the days of Dota 1.     

• 2019 The International 3rd place $3,089,706
• 2018 The International 2nd place $4,085,14
• 2018 MDL Major 1st place $400,000
• 2018 Epicenter XL 1st place $500,000
• 2015 The International 4th place $1,566,517
• 2014 The International 2nd place $1,474,737

Fy full details: https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Fy

 

3. Kuroky

Kuroky in his element

As we venture in the top 3 range, here we find the best people to have on your team if you are trying to win a Dota 2 game. This is not just about skills, but also the ability to control the game and lead a team to victory. Kuro "KuroKy" Takhasomi is the epitome of that. A position 5 player of Nigma Galaxy ( Liquid in the past ). He’s the captain and the leader of one of the best teams in the world. His Dota 2 skills are quite impressive as well, resulting inhim being the 3rd best player in the world. His hero pool includes pretty much every hero in the game. However, his most memorable are Winter Wyvern, Crystal Maiden and Chen.

• 2019 The International 2nd place $4,462,908
• 2018 The International  4th place $1,787,252
• 2018China Major 1st place $555,000
• 2017 The International 1st place $10,862,683
• 2016 The Manila Major 1st place $405,000
• 2013 The International 2nd place $632,364

Kuroky full details: https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/KuroKy

 

2. Puppey

Puppey drafting on the biggest stage

Clement "Puppey" Ivanov is the captain of team Secret. He’s playing position 5 and is considered to be one of the best in-game leaders in the game. His ability to understand the bigger picture, and communicate his thoughts to his teammates so they can do the right moves is second to none. If Dota 2 was a chess game, Puppey would be the grandmaster. Having him in the squad makes every team function flawlessly. His skills are on par as well. Being a micro - master, his Chen, Enchantress are historic. 

Since he won the first-ever Dota 2 International tournament, Puppey has continued to shine and have a great career.

• 2021 The International 3rd place $3,601,600
• 2019 The international  4th place $2,059,804
• 2018 The International 7-8th place $1,148,948
• 2016 The Shanghai Major 1st place $1,110,000
• 2013 The International 3rd place $632,364
• 2011 The International 1st place $1,000,000

Puppey full details: https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Puppey

 

1. Sumail

The calm before the storm. 

 The last two players on the list were support players. Dota 2 is a team game and we must understand the effect a good captain and leader can have on the team. However, the pure and raw talent of  Syed Sumail "SumaiL" Hassan is just too great to have him anywhere else - but in the first place. Now playing for one of the powerhouses of the world - Nigma Gaming, Sumail is the most feared mid-laner in the world. He dominates every lane. Then he uses that advantage to both farm the map and kill every and any enemy hero on sight. It doesn’t matter if you are playing a tournament or a random public game, Sumail is the number 1 guy you want on your team. His hero pool includes every hero in the game, his most memorable moments come when he’s playing a high-skill hero who lets him shine. Queen of Pain, Puck, Shadow Fiend, Windranger. You name it. 

Sumail started his career as a small child. As he grew older, so did his list of accomplishments. 

• The International 7-8th place $1.000,500
• 2019 The International 5-6th place $1,201,552
• 2018 The International 3rd place $2,680,879
• 2016 The International 3rd place $2,180,898
• 2015 The International 1st place $6,634,661
• 2015 Dota 2 Asia Championship 1st place $1,284,158

Sumail full details: https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/SumaiL

 

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