Team Spirit is making waves in the esports arena with the launch of its first-ever Dota 2 academy roster. This exciting development reflects Team Spirit’s longstanding commitment to nurturing talent within the competitive gaming community. The new academy is set to expand the organization’s already impressive repertoire, which includes projects in CS2 and ML:BB.
Esports organisation Team Spirit has announced that it is opening its first academy roster for Dota 2.
Introducing the Academy Team
Under the guidance of coach Danil ‘MeTTpuM’ Gilev and managed by Semyon ‘Paradise’ Volkov, the academy promises to bring fresh talent to the forefront. Analyst Bakuri ‘baki_1014’ Mortshulava rounds out the leadership team, ensuring that these emerging players receive top-tier strategic insights. Team Spirit’s statement emphasized their history with Dota 2 and the natural evolution towards an academy roster.
The promising lineup includes:
– Vladislav ‘rubikon155′ Gaideu
– Arsentii ’86’ Babiuk
– Rusline ‘SunshineRR’ Lakhonia
– Aidar ‘Aidar’ Nurgalin
– Danil ‘Kyford’ Gorbachev
This is a new chapter for Team Spirit, as they aim to replicate past successes witnessed with similar projects, like their winning roster for The International 10 in 2021.
Team Spirit in 2025
Throughout 2025, Team Spirit has showcased their prowess in the Dota 2 scene on multiple occasions. Notably, they clinched the DreamLeague Season 25 title in March, overcoming Tundra Esports in a thrilling 3-2 victory to earn $250,000. Their momentum continued with a commanding performance at the Esports World Cup, securing a 3-0 win over Team Falcons and taking home $1 million.
Despite their success, Team Spirit faced challenges at The International 2025, where they were eliminated early after a 2-0 defeat to Team Falcons. Furthermore, their recent stint at the FISSURE Playground 2 saw them finishing fifth, demonstrating resilience and determination in the competitive landscape.
As Team Spirit embarks on this new journey with their Dota 2 academy, the esports community eagerly anticipates how these rising stars will shape the future of the game.