Topias Taavitsainen

About

Professional DotA2 player famous for helping his team, OG, win The International 2018 and The International 2019 championship. He has played on teams like SFT, 5 Anchors, and as a stand-in for teams like T1 and Tundra Esports. He has been praised for his unique playing style as a middle laner, typically sacrificing his own achievements and accolades in favor of making space for his teammates.

Before Fame

He grew up in Haukipudas, Finland and began playing Defense of the Ancients at the young age of eight, when his brothers encouraged him to participate in their favorite hobby at the time. His parents initially disapproved of his decision to pursue a career in video gaming. He attended cooking school after having briefly trained to become an electrician. He was picked up by the Russian organization SFT E-sports in 2017.

Trivia

He was named the OG Team's Tournament MVP after his performance at The International 2019 championship, where they played in a 3-1 victory against Team Liquid.

Family Life

He was born into a Laestadian family, as the son of a construction-company owner. He grew up with 7 siblings. On September 18, 2022, he became the father to a daughter named Riina, who he shares with his partner Mawar Remy.

Associated With

He played on the professional e-sports team known as OG in The International 2018 championship, alongside teammates including Anathan Pham and Johan Sundstein.