Career every team, newest first

  1. Team YandexJan 2026 – today9 months
  2. Team YandexStand-inOct 15, 2025 – Jan 20263 months
  3. Tundra EsportsInactiveSep 18, 2025 – Jan 20264 months
  4. Tundra EsportsSep 27, 2024 – Sep 18, 202512 months
  5. Tundra EsportsInactiveSep 6, 2023 – Sep 27, 202413 months
  6. Tundra EsportsFeb 22, 2022 – Sep 6, 202318 months
  7. OGJan 29, 2020 – Nov 8, 202121 months
13 earlier teams
  1. Ninjas in PyjamasSep 17, 2018 – Sep 20, 201912 months
  2. BlinkPoolJun 5, 2018 – Jun 25, 20181 month
  3. Echo InternationalFeb 3, 2018 – Jun 5, 20184 months
  4. Team WorldJan 5, 2018 – Feb 3, 20181 month
  5. OpTic GamingStand inNov 28, 2017 – Dec 17, 20171 month
  6. MidOrFeedAug 29, 2017 – Sep 24, 20171 month
  7. HellRaisersCoachJul 28, 2017 – Aug 29, 20171 month
  8. Planet OddMay 31, 2017 – Aug 1, 20172 months
  9. ThunderbirdsApr 14, 2017 – May 31, 20172 months
  10. Digital ChaosMar 26, 2016 – Apr 14, 201713 months
  11. Mamas BoysJan 2, 2016 – Mar 26, 20163 months
  12. 4 Clover & LepriconAug 30, 2015 – Jan 2, 20164 months
  13. Global ChallengersApr 21, 2014 – Aug 30, 201516 months

Team history from Liquipedia.

Profile

  • Real nameMartin Sazdov
  • BornJun 12, 199531 years old
  • Twitchsaksadotaa ↗stream channel
  • RoleSupportPosition 4/5
  • LaneSupport
  • RankImmortal #32Europe leaderboard
  • Last 90 days66 games68% won
  • Pro since2014
  • Teams so far16
  • Big titles8incl. The International 2022

Known for

  • Rubick
  • Shadow Demon
  • Tusk

Most played lately public games, last 90 days · 66 games · 68% won · % = win rate (OpenDota)

  • Dark Willow11 games · 82%
  • Mirana9 games · 44%
  • Hoodwink9 games · 56%
  • Rubick8 games · 75%
  • Windranger7 games · 86%

Who is Saksa?

Saksa (real name Martin Sazdov) is a professional Dota 2 player from North Macedonia, 31 years old. In the team, Saksa is the support (position 4/5) and helps the cores and sets up fights. Saksa has played for Team Yandex since January 2026. Biggest titles: The International 2022, PGL Wallachia Season 9 (2026) and BLAST SLAM VII (2026). Saksa has won about $4.1M in prize money so far. In public matchmaking, Saksa is ranked Immortal, place 32 on Valve's Europe leaderboard.

Saksa's biggest results The big finishes Liquipedia lists, newest first

DatePlaceTournamentTeamTeam prize
Sep 27, 20261stPGL Wallachia Season 9 Tier 2Team Yandex$300,000
Jun 7, 20261stBLAST SLAM VII Tier 1Team Yandex$400,000
Mar 15, 20261stPGL Wallachia Season 7 Tier 1Team Yandex$300,000
Dec 21, 20251stDreamLeague Season 27 Tier 1Team Yandex$244,000
May 11, 20251stBLAST SLAM III Tier 1Tundra Esports$400,000
Feb 9, 20251stBLAST SLAM II Tier 1Tundra Esports$400,000
Feb 2, 20251stFISSURE PLAYGROUND 1 Tier 1Tundra Esports$400,000
Oct 30, 20221stThe International 2022 PremierTundra Esports$8,518,822
Oct 15, 20217th - 8thThe International 2021 PremierOG$1,000,500
Aug 13, 20162ndThe International 2016 PremierChaos Esports Club$3,427,126

Signature heroes The heroes Saksa is known for (Liquipedia)

  • Rubick
  • Shadow Demon
  • Tusk

Saksa's rank Public matchmaking

Immortalplace 32 on Valve's Europe leaderboard

Team Yandex teammates

Saksa: questions fans ask

What team does Saksa play for?

Saksa has played for Team Yandex since January 2026.

What position does Saksa play?

Saksa is the support (position 4/5) and helps the cores and sets up fights.

How old is Saksa?

Saksa was born on June 12, 1995 and is 31 years old.

What rank is Saksa in Dota 2?

Saksa is Immortal, place 32 on Valve's Europe leaderboard in public matchmaking.

Where is Saksa from?

Saksa is from North Macedonia.

How much prize money has Saksa won?

About $4.1M in total, according to Liquipedia.

Sources: Liquipedia: Saksa (CC BY-SA 3.0, team, role, history, results, checked Oct 4, 2026), OpenDota and Valve's leaderboards (rank, recent heroes). The head is drawn in our style, not a photo; flags from flag-icons (MIT). Spotted a mistake? Tell us.