The best Dota 2 players today represent a new generation of prodigies rising to challenge long-time veterans, each continuing to shape the meta. This mix of talent has created one of the most competitive Dota 2 seasons in recent times. But who truly stands out from the rest?

In this list, we’re breaking down the top 10 best Dota 2 players, ranked purely by their performances in premier tournaments throughout the 2025 season.

Editor’s Note: This page was last updated on October 20, 2025.

Overview: Best Dota 2 Players In 2025 Ranked

This list only considers player performances from the 2025 season. Players are evaluated based on their consistency, impact, and output in the biggest tournaments of the year, especially The International 2025.

Rank	Player	Team	Role	Notable Achievement
10	Collapse	Team Spirit	Offlane	EWC 2025 champion, renowned teamfight genius
9	Ame	Xtreme Gaming	Carry	TI14 runner-up, carried his team with clutch performances
8	Sneyking	Team Falcons	Support	TI14 champion, joined the elite two-time TI winners’ club
7	Nisha	Team Liquid	Mid	Consistent top-tier performer, mid-lane prodigy
6	Whitemon	Tundra Esports	Support	Strong laning presence and world-class warding precision
5	Yatoro	Team Spirit	Carry	EWC 2025 champion, late-game specialist
4	Malr1ne	Team Falcons	Mid	TI14 champion, known for high outplay potential
3	33	Tundra Esports	Offlane	Innovative offlaner, known for “cheating” the game
2	Satanic	PARIVISION	Carry	2025 Rookie of the Year, mechanical powerhouse
1	ATF	Team Falcons	Offlane	TI14 champion, versatile all-rounder

Magomed “Collapse” Khalilov (Team Spirit)

Collapse is widely regarded as one of the best Dota 2 offlaners in 2025, renowned for his surgical spellcasting and incredible teamfights. Once he picks up a Blink Dagger, he always finds maximum impact on the map. The Russian is also popular for his mastery of the Refresher Orb.

The item has enabled flawless initiations and control in late-game teamfights that defined Spirit’s signature comeback wins throughout the year. Unfortunately, Collapse and Spirit fell short at TI14, preventing him from lifting his third Aegis.

Wang “Ame” Chunyu (Xtreme Gaming)

Ame’s return to form at TI14 reminded fans why he’s considered one of the best Dota 2 carry players of all time, leading Xtreme Gaming to a second-place finish and putting Chinese Dota back on the global map. He had some clutch performances and late-game plays that closed out multiple nail-biting games.

Although he’s more than capable of stepping up when it matters most, Ame barely posted any results outside of The International 2025, which has affected him in our Dota 2 player rankings. 

Jingjun “Sneyking” Wu (Team Falcons)

With his monumental victory at TI14, Sneyking has officially entered the two-time TI winners’ club, reaffirming his place among the top Dota 2 players in 2025. He’s best known for his trademark Enchantress, holding a 26-game win streak in pro play before it was shattered this year. 

Sneyking is the definition of consistent—a reliable laner who has flawless rotations and execution. He truly deserved to win his second TI with how dependable he was in the 2025 season. 

Michał “Nisha” Jankowski (Team Liquid)

Nisha is a mechanical prodigy with some of the best laning mechanics in the world. Even though Team Liquid had a turbulent 2025 season, Nisha has continued to perform against the best Dota 2 teams. 

We’ll set Nisha back for the lack of results, but his incredible mechanics and adaptability ensure he remains among the best players in Dota 2.

Matthew “Whitemon” Filemon (Tundra Esports)

One of the few Southeast Asian players imported to a top European roster, Whitemon has proven himself as arguably Dota 2’s best support player in the world. What makes him a world-class player is his vision game—he consistently places wards in the most impactful spots on the map.

Sadly, Whitemon could not attend TI14 due to visa issues, leading him to miss the most important tournament of the year.

Illya “Yatoro” Mulyarchuk (Team Spirit)

Yatoro is one of Dota’s certified GOATs, known for his unmatched 1v9 potential and late-game prowess. He always finds a way to drag his team back into games that look impossible to win, giving Spirit the title of the “best comeback team” in the world. 

Despite their victory at Esports World Cup 2025, Yatoro had an inconsistent season overall, suffering a surprising group-stage exit at TI14—a disappointing result considering they were “the team to beat” at the event.

Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak (Team Falcons)

The 2024 Rookie of the Year proved he belongs among the best mid-lane Dota 2 players after a dominant 2025 season. What makes Malr1ne so talented is his creativity in the mid lane. His hero is often picked early in the drafting stage, and when hard-countered, he always finds a way out of poverty.

Beyond his creativity and innovation, Malr1ne has incredible precision in fights. He recently achieved his biggest milestone by winning TI14, cementing his status as one of the game’s greatest mid-laners.

Neta “33” Shapira (Tundra Esports)

A living legend Dota, 33 continues to prove why he’s one of the smartest players to ever touch Dota 2. On top of being one of the most consistent players in the world, he’s also juggling captaining duties—what can’t he do?

33 is best known for his nerdy playstyle that “cheats” the game. He’d find his way out of impossible lanes by stealing waves or jungling at level 1. 

Alan “Satanic” Gallyamov (PARIVISION)

Speaking of breakout stars, we have 2025’s Rookie of the Year: 18-year-old Satanic. This teenager is a mechanical monster, topping statistical charts across the board: kills, GPM, last hits, deaths—you name it. His consistency makes him almost robotic. 

Satanic led PARIVISION to multiple deep tournament runs, including a bronze medal at his first TI. Though he has all the tools to make him the best Dota player in the world, his limited experience holds him back.

Ammar “ATF” Al-Assaf (Team Falcons)

As Team Falcons’ fearless offlaner, ATF has become one of the top Dota 2 players right now, combining confidence with elite-level mechanics. As the youngest player on Team Falcons, a squad full of veterans, ATF is handling both drafting and captaincy, while still managing to dominate his lane.

His versatility is unmatched. He can play team-oriented offlane heroes or scale into the late game and carry his team. Though he’s known for his cocky attitude and occasional trash talk, ATF managed to walk the talk in 2025 by winning TI14. 

FAQs

Who is the best Dota 2 player of all time?

N0tail is widely regarded as the best Dota 2 player of all time. According to Esports Earnings, he earned over $7.1 million in prize money (the highest of any player) and took home two TI titles across eight appearances.

Which region has the best Dota 2 players?

Europe is by far the strongest region in Dota 2. Top organizations like Team Falcons, Team Liquid, Team Spirit, and Tundra Esports are filled with European players.

Who has won The International the most times?

The record for the most TI victories is two, held by several players, including 33, Yatoro, and Sneyking. So far, no player has managed to win three TIs.

What makes a good Dota 2 player?

A good Dota player needs mechanical skill, game sense, teamwork, and most importantly, adaptability.

Who is the best team in Dota 2?

The best team in Dota 2 is Team Falcons. They recently won the biggest tournament of the year, The International 14.