Best Dota 2 Players of All Time 2025 – (Updated List)

As we dive into 2025, Dota 2 is entering one of its most competitive eras yet, making it tougher to keep track of who’s truly dominating and performing well. In this article, we’ll break down the ten best Dota 2 players in 2025. So that if you are into Dota 2 betting, you can have the idea of who you bet on.

Our List of the Top Dota 2 Players of All Time

Over the years, some of the players have truly stood out in impressing the fans with their skill and gameplay. Let’s take a look at the Top 10 Dota 2 Players who have made a real mark in the scene:

Rank	Dota 2 Player
#10	Alan "Satanic" Gallyamov
#9	Michał "Nisha" Jankowski
#8	Illya "Yatoro" Mulyarchuk
#7	Neta "33" Shapira
#6	Stanislav "Malr1ne" Potorak
#5	Michael "miCKe" Vu
#4	Volodymyr "No[o]ne-" Minenko
#3	Matthew "Whitemon" Filemon
#2	Ivan "Pure" Moskalenko
#1	Ammar "ATF" Al-Assaf

10. Alan “Satanic” Gallyamov

At just 17 years old, Satanic is already turning heads as a true prodigy in the scene. His mechanics are truly unmatched, dominating the statistical leaderboards in GPM, least deaths, last hits, XPM, and KDR – even before reaching legal age.

While his raw talent has the potential to become the greatest of all time, his youth and lack of experience sometimes lead to shaky decision-making. Still, he is currently the highest-performing player in 2025, and his career is only getting started.

• Team: PARIVISION
• Age: 17
• Role: Carry

9. Michał “Nisha” Jankowski

Professionals agree: Nisha is the best mid-laner in the world. His versatility is unmatched – the man can do it all. From dominating his lane, making game-changing plays, or performing under intense pressure, Nisha delivers every time.

With a deep hero pool of signature heroes, Nisha is a nightmare for teams to draft against. You never know what he’s going to last-pick into a draft. Simply put, Nisha is a powerhouse who consistently raises the bar for the mid-lane.

• Team: Team Liquid
• Age: 24
• Role: Mid

8. Illya “Yatoro” Mulyarchuk

After taking a break at the end of 2024 to cool off, Yatoro returned in 2025 as if he never left – still one of the best players in the game. He’s the first player to hit the incredible milestone of 16,000 MMR, and at this point, nobody can deny the level of skill he possesses.

From having one of the largest hero pools in the scene, Yatoro is still an all-round carry, boasting strong laning, sharp mechanics, and efficient farming – he’s the carry every team yearns for. While he continues to deliver at a top level, Team Spirit hasn’t quite matched their peak form yet, leaving room for Yatoro to carry them back to the top.

• Team: Team Spirit
• Age: 22
• Role: Carry

7. Neta “33” Shapira

After a rough start stuck in the Tier 2 scene, 33 defied the odds to become one of Dota’s all-time greats, and he doesn’t plan on stopping. He’s the first player to win two TIs with different rosters, and now he’s chasing a third with his newly formed Tundra roster.

Beyond his undeniable mechanics, 33 is a genius who constantly finds clever ways to “cheat” the game and outthink his opponents. Even in tough laning matchups, he always manipulates the lane to his advantage. Calculated and innovative, 33 has cemented his legendary status and remains one of the best players in 2025.

• Team: Tundra Esports
• Age: 28
• Role: Offlane

6. Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak

Named the breakout player of 2024, Malr1ne has showcased insane mechanics both in lane and in teamfights. His ability to outplay opponents is unmatched. When he gets off to a strong start, the Russian prodigy has the ability to completely take over games.

His raw talent is undeniable, but one thing holding him back from becoming the best mid-laner in the world is his lack of experience. If he continues to improve and refine his gameplay, Malr1ne has everything it takes to rise to the top of the scene.

• Team: Team Falcons
• Age: 20
• Role: Mid

5. Michael “miCKe” Vu

Team Liquid’s miCKe is a standout laner with the uncanny ability to recover in the rare case things aren’t going his way. His strong game sense and map awareness allow him to consistently find farm no matter how hard the game is.

Once doubted by fans, miCKe has transformed into one of the most stable and reliable carries in the world. His growth as a player is undeniable, and a victory at The International 2024 is a testament to his progression. When he gets his hands on his signature Nature’s Prophet, he becomes nearly unstoppable.

• Team: Team Liquid
• Age: 25
• Role: Carry

4. Volodymyr “No[o]ne-” Minenko

No[o]ne is the definition of a true veteran, and the man never seems to age in terms of performance. Despite years of competition and even losing all his hair, No[o]ne remains one of the most dominant laners in his role.

He has the ability to control his lane and shut down opponents when given a favorable hero matchup. What truly sets him apart from other mid-laners is his play style. He hates hitting creeps and instead, makes plays all over the map to create space for his cores to farm.

• Team: PARIVISION
• Age: 27
• Role: Mid

3. Matthew “Whitemon” Filemon

Normally, you’d think the position five player would have the weakest mechanics in a professional Dota 2 team. But not Whitemon – he defies expectations. As a hard support, Whitemon is hands-down the most mechanically gifted in his class.

Whitemon’s surgical positioning in team fights allows him to have a massive impact with minimal items – he can make miracles happen with a Glimmer Cape and Force Staff. His team’s fighting skills are truly a work of art.

Let’s not get started with his lane control. His early game is impeccable, almost always securing a good lane for his carry.

• Team: Tundra Esports
• Age: 24
• Role: Hard Support

2. Ivan “Pure” Moskalenko

Pure is a carry player with the highest 1v9 potential in the world. His insane farming speeds and mechanical prowess in fights make him a real threat when he starts off with a good lane. His ability to take over games is unmatched, but it comes as a double-edged sword.

Pure’s high-risk, high-reward play style can sometimes lead to costly mistakes that completely throw a game. If he can refine his playstyle and become a more stable carry, there’s no doubt Pure has the skill set to be the best carry in the world.

• Team: BetBoom Team
• Age: 21
• Role: Carry

1. Ammar “ATF” Al-Assaf

Despite only making his professional debut in 2021, ATF quickly cemented his place as one of the world’s best players, known for being a terrifying mechanical monster. His precision and quick reflexes make him one of the best button-pressers in the world, executing plays with surgical accuracy and timing.

The 20-year-old has a talent for dominating the laning phase, either dominating his opponent completely, or somehow finding his way out of a bad matchup. Though he is brimming with potential, ATF needs to work on improving his hero pool to become an all-time great.

• Team: Team Falcons
• Age: 20
• Role: Offlane

Though this list highlights some of the best Dota 2 players so far, we’re only halfway through the 2025 season. Any one of these names could be the game-changer who leads their team to victory at The International.