Fly

– Third place at The International 2018 with Evil Geniuses

Overview

Tal “Fly” Aizik is an Israeli‑Canadian professional Dota 2 support player currently playing for Virtus.pro. Widely regarded as one of the most experienced and respected figures in modern Dota, Fly has competed at the highest level for over a decade and played key roles in some of the most iconic teams in the game’s history.

He is celebrated not only for his mechanical support play but also for his leadership, drafting skills, and influence on team strategy—attributes that have kept him relevant and successful across multiple metas.

Early Career and Rise to Prominence

Fly began his professional gaming journey in Heroes of Newerth before transitioning to Dota 2 in 2012. His first major team was Fnatic.EU, where he played at The International 2013, making history as the first Israeli player to compete at the event.

He then joined Team Secret before moving through organizations like compLexity Gaming and Monkey Business—the latter evolving into what is now the legendary team OG.

OG Glory and Major Wins

With OG, Fly secured his reputation on the global stage. He was part of the squad that won four Valve‑sponsored Majors, including Frankfurt, Manila, Boston, and Kiev—a record‑setting achievement at the time.

These victories helped define the early pro Dota 2 landscape and established Fly as a cornerstone of one of the game’s most innovative teams.

Evil Geniuses and Continued Success

In 2018, Fly transitioned to Evil Geniuses, where he continued to compete at the highest level. The highlight of this period was a third‑place finish at The International 2018, earning a substantial share of the million‑dollar prize pool.

He played with EG for several years, combining support play with captaincy and draft responsibility.

Later Career Moves

After EG, Fly’s career included stints with Talon Esports, Shopify Rebellion, Nouns Esports, AVULUS, and others. In late 2025 he joined Virtus.pro, continuing to bring veteran leadership and strategic depth to competitive lineups.

Throughout his tenure, Fly has competed in numerous international events across regions and maintained a reputation for adaptability and team leadership.

Playstyle and Reputation

Fly is known as a high‑IQ support and captain:

Key strengths include:

– Leadership and strategic drafting

– Vision control and objective weighting

– Fight setup with crowd control and utility spells

– Game tempo management and macro decision‑making

Analysts frequently describe him as a thinking player—someone whose impact goes beyond raw mechanics into team coordination and game flow influence.

Famous Moments

– Winning 4 major championships with OG—a historic run in competitive Dota.

– Third place at The International 2018 with Evil Geniuses.

– Becoming the first Israeli at The International (TI 2013).

– Surpassing 3,000 professional matches—a rare milestone in esports.

Fun Facts

– Fly is the son of martial artist Moni Aizik, founder of Commando Krav Maga.

– He has achieved elite-ranked milestones like reaching 10K, 13K, and even 14K MMR on the ranked ladder.

– Throughout his career, he has played over 1,000 professional matches with consistent top‑level performance.

– His career earnings of nearly $3 million place him among the most financially successful support players in Dota 2 history.