Boxi

– The International 2024 Champion with Team Liquid

– ESL One Germany 2020 Champion

– Elite League Season 2 Champion (2024)

– PGL Wallachia Season 3 & 4 Champion (2025) – Multiple consistent top finishes at DPC Majors

Samuel “Boxi” Svahn is a professional Dota 2 player from Sweden, born on August 7, 1998. As of 2025, he plays as a support (position 4) for Team Liquid. Renowned for his aggressive roaming, mechanical mastery, and ability to thrive under pressure, Boxi is considered one of the best support players in the world. His career has been defined by adaptability, highlighted by his transition from offlaner to support, and capped by his key role in Team Liquid’s The International 2024 championship.

Early Career

Boxi’s path into professional Dota 2 began in the European scene, where he played with teams such as Team Doge, SOLIDUDES, and Kaban. His talent and mechanical skill became evident early on, especially on playmaking heroes like Earth Spirit, where he quickly earned a reputation as one of the most exciting young players in the region.

In 2017, he joined Alliance, where he played as an offlaner (position 3). During this time, Boxi developed his strong laning skills and adaptability, establishing himself as a core player to watch. However, his career would take a dramatic turn later when he transitioned into the support role—a move that ultimately elevated his standing in the global scene.

Team Liquid

In late 2019, Boxi joined Team Liquid, marking the start of the most successful chapter of his career. Initially playing as an offlaner, Boxi later shifted into the position 4 support role, where his aggressive and mechanically intensive style became Liquid’s signature. His unique ability to initiate fights, disrupt enemy strategies, and create space for his teammates has made him a cornerstone of the roster.

Boxi’s defining moment came at The International 2024, where he was instrumental in Liquid’s championship run. His memorable plays on Earth Spirit and Rubick turned the tide of crucial games, cementing his reputation as one of the most impactful playmakers in the world. Beyond TI, he has added titles such as ESL One Germany 2020, Elite League Season 2 (2024), and PGL Wallachia Seasons 3 & 4 (2025) to his resume, proving his consistency at the highest level.

Playstyle and Reputation

Boxi is best known for his aggressive roaming, high mechanical skill, and fearless initiation. His background as an offlaner gives him a unique perspective as a support, allowing him to read fights and position himself to create maximum impact. Heroes like Earth Spirit, Rubick, Pangolier, and Tiny have become his trademarks, showcasing his creativity and mastery of complex, high-skill heroes.

He is praised by fans and peers alike for his clutch performances, resilience under pressure, and his ability to adapt between roles without losing effectiveness.

Fun Facts

Boxi began his career as an offlaner (position 3) before successfully reinventing himself as a support (position 4).

Widely considered one of the best Earth Spirit players in the world, his performances on the hero are often cited as legendary.

Alongside miCKe, he was part of the core Swedish duo that transitioned from Alliance to Team Liquid, where they became central to the team’s long-term success.