KuroKy (Kuro Takhasomi)
ana (Anathan Pham)
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The verdict
ana (Anathan Pham) leads 2 of 3 categories. Our all-time ranking places KuroKy (Kuro Takhasomi) at #8 and ana (Anathan Pham) at #11.
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The case for KuroKy (Kuro Takhasomi)
Kuro Takhasomi, the German-Iranian captain and support known as KuroKy, is one of Dota 2's most enduring and decorated figures. He reached three Grand Finals of The International across his career, finishing runner-up with Natus Vincere in the early years before finally lifting the Aegis as captain of Team Liquid at TI7 in 2017, one of the most complete tournament runs in the game's history. Renowned for his strategic mind and encyclopedic hero knowledge, he holds the record for the most professional Dota 2 matches ever played, a testament to a longevity almost unheard of in esports. His career earnings, above $5M, rank among the highest in the sport thanks to Dota's enormous prize pools. As both a champion and a symbol of the game's competitive depth, KuroKy occupies a revered place in Dota's history.
The case for ana (Anathan Pham)
Anathan Pham, the Australian carry known as ana, was the young star at the heart of OG's back-to-back Internationals, winning TI8 in 2018 and TI9 in 2019 alongside N0tail. Still a teenager for his first title, he was the mechanical engine of the underdog run that stunned the Dota world, famed for game-defining performances on signature heroes like Io, Ember Spirit and Spectre in the sport's biggest finals. Two Aegis wins on the largest stage, with prize earnings around $6M placing him among the top earners in all of esports, mark an extraordinarily concentrated peak. He stepped away from competition at a young age, but his impact is disproportionate to his short career: he proved that a carry could carry, quite literally, two world titles, and his highlight plays remain among the most celebrated in Dota 2 history.