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| founded = {{start date and age|2015|df=yes}}
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| dissolved =
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| championships = The International 10, The International 12 (Dota 2)
| championships =[[The International 2021|The International 10]]<br>[[The International 2023|The International 12]]<br>[[Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024]]
| ceo = Nikita "Cheshir" Chukalin
| ceo = Nikita "Cheshir" Chukalin
| partners = {{ubl|[[Nike, Inc.|Nike]]|[[Red Bull]]|[[1xBet]]|[[Secretlab]]}}
| partners = {{ubl|[[Nike, Inc.|Nike]]|[[Red Bull]]|[[1xBet]]|[[Secretlab]]}}
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| website = {{URL|https://teamspirit.gg/}}
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| colors = White, Black, Grey<br>{{colour box|#FFFFFF}} {{colour box|#000000}} {{colour box|#97999B}}
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'''Team Spirit''' is an international [[esports]] organization based in [[Belgrade]]. Founded in 2015, the organization currently has teams competing in ''[[Counter-Strike 2]]'', ''[[Dota 2]]'', ''[[Hearthstone]]'' and ''[[Mobile Legends: Bang Bang]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=About Team Spirit |url= https://teamspirit.ru/about |access-date=17 October 2021}}</ref> Their ''Dota 2'' squad won two iterations of [[The International (Dota 2)|The International]] ([[The International 2021|2021]] and [[The International 2023|2023]]), the former event in which the organisation received the largest single prize money payout in esports history at $18 million. In 2022, as a result of the [[Russian invasion of Ukraine]], the organization relocated from [[Moscow]] to [[Belgrade]], Serbia.<ref>{{cite news |author=Kenneth Utama |title=Team Spirit move offices to Belgrade due to Russia-Ukraine conflict |url=https://upcomer.com/team-spirit-move-offices-to-belgrade-due-to-russia-ukraine-conflict |website=Upcomer |date=24 March 2022|access-date=4 November 2023}}</ref>
'''Team Spirit''' is an international [[esports]] organization based in [[Belgrade]]. Founded in 2015, the organization currently has teams competing in ''[[Counter-Strike 2]]'', ''[[Dota 2]]'', ''[[Hearthstone]]'', ''[[Pubg Mobile]]'' and ''[[Mobile Legends: Bang Bang]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=About Team Spirit |url= https://teamspirit.ru/about |access-date=17 October 2021}}</ref> Their ''Dota 2'' squad won two iterations of [[The International (Dota 2)|The International]] ([[The International 2021|2021]] and [[The International 2023|2023]]), the former event in which the organisation received the largest single prize money payout in esports history at $18 million. In 2022, as a result of the [[Russian invasion of Ukraine]], the organization relocated from [[Moscow]] to [[Belgrade]], [[Serbia]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Kenneth Utama |title=Team Spirit move offices to Belgrade due to Russia-Ukraine conflict |url=https://upcomer.com/team-spirit-move-offices-to-belgrade-due-to-russia-ukraine-conflict |website=Upcomer |date=24 March 2022|access-date=4 November 2023}}</ref>


== Divisions ==
== Divisions ==
=== ''Counter-Strike 2'' ===
=== ''Counter-Strike 2'' ===
In February 2024, Team Spirit defeated [[FaZe Clan]] 3–0 in the grand finals of [[Intel Extreme Masters|IEM Katowice 2024]], giving them direct qualification for the year's IEM Cologne, [[Blast Premier|Blast Premier World Final]] and the [[2024 Esports World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Mateusz Miter |title=Donk dunks on FaZe Clan again as Team Spirit dominate IEM Katowice grand final|url=https://dotesports.com/counter-strike/news/donk-dunks-on-faze-clan-again-as-team-spirit-dominate-iem-katowice-grand-final|website=Dot Esports|date=12 February 2024}}</ref> In June 2024, Team Spirit defeated [[Natus Vincere]] 3–1 in the grand final of [[Blast Premier|BLAST Premier Spring Final 2024]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Mike Stubbs |title=Team Spirit Wins The BLAST Premier Spring Final 'CS2' Tournament|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikestubbs/2024/06/16/team-spirit-wins-the-blast-premier-spring-final-cs2-tournament/|website=[[Forbes]]|date=16 June 2024}}</ref>
In February 2024, Team Spirit defeated [[FaZe Clan]] 3–0 in the grand finals of [[Intel Extreme Masters|IEM Katowice 2024]], giving them direct qualification for the year's IEM Cologne, [[Blast Premier|Blast Premier World Final]] and the [[2024 Esports World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Mateusz Miter |title=Donk dunks on FaZe Clan again as Team Spirit dominate IEM Katowice grand final|url=https://dotesports.com/counter-strike/news/donk-dunks-on-faze-clan-again-as-team-spirit-dominate-iem-katowice-grand-final|website=Dot Esports|date=12 February 2024}}</ref> In June 2024, Team Spirit defeated [[Natus Vincere]] 3–1 in the grand final of [[Blast Premier|BLAST Premier Spring Final 2024]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Mike Stubbs |title=Team Spirit Wins The BLAST Premier Spring Final 'CS2' Tournament|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikestubbs/2024/06/16/team-spirit-wins-the-blast-premier-spring-final-cs2-tournament/|website=[[Forbes]]|date=16 June 2024}}</ref> To end the 2024 season, Team Spirit defeated FaZe Clan 2–1 in the grand final of the [[Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024]], to claim the organization's first [[Counter-Strike Major Championships|''Counter-Strike'' Major Championship]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Luci Kelemen |title=Donk becomes youngest-ever CS Major MVP as Spirit take out FaZe in nailbiter series|url=https://dotesports.com/counter-strike/news/donk-becomes-youngest-ever-cs-major-mvp-as-spirit-take-out-faze-in-nailbiter-series|website=Dot Esports|date=15 December 2024}}</ref>


==== Roster ====
==== Roster ====
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In December 2020, the team signed the roster of Yellow Submarine, composed of players Ilya "Yatoro" Mulyarchuk, Alexander "TORONTOTOKYO" Khertek, Magomed "Collapse" Khalilov and Yaroslav "Miposhka" Naidenov, with Miroslaw "Mira" Kolpakov later joining the roster ahead of the Eastern European qualifiers for [[The International 2021]].<ref>{{cite web|title="We've never ceased to evolve": Team Spirit on six years of success|url=https://www.redbull.com/za-en/team-spirit-dota-2-six-years-of-gaming|author=Jack Ridsdale|publisher=Red Bull|date=25 January 2022|accessdate=4 November 2023}}</ref> There, the roster defeated Team Empire 3–2 in a close series to qualify for the main event.<ref>{{cite web|title=TI10: Team Spirit win the Eastern EU/CIS qualifier|url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/ti10-team-spirit-the-eastern-eu-cis-qualifier-dota-2-011925884.html|author=Kurt Lozano|publisher=Yahoo News|date=27 June 2021|accessdate=4 November 2023}}</ref>
In December 2020, the team signed the roster of Yellow Submarine, composed of players Ilya "Yatoro" Mulyarchuk, Alexander "TORONTOTOKYO" Khertek, Magomed "Collapse" Khalilov and Yaroslav "Miposhka" Naidenov, with Miroslaw "Mira" Kolpakov later joining the roster ahead of the Eastern European qualifiers for [[The International 2021]].<ref>{{cite web|title="We've never ceased to evolve": Team Spirit on six years of success|url=https://www.redbull.com/za-en/team-spirit-dota-2-six-years-of-gaming|author=Jack Ridsdale|publisher=Red Bull|date=25 January 2022|accessdate=4 November 2023}}</ref> There, the roster defeated Team Empire 3–2 in a close series to qualify for the main event.<ref>{{cite web|title=TI10: Team Spirit win the Eastern EU/CIS qualifier|url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/ti10-team-spirit-the-eastern-eu-cis-qualifier-dota-2-011925884.html|author=Kurt Lozano|publisher=Yahoo News|date=27 June 2021|accessdate=4 November 2023}}</ref>


At the main event, the roster secured a place in the upper bracket after going 10–6 in the group stage, where they were set to face [[Invictus Gaming]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Dota 2 TI10 Day 4 recap: Wild Group Stage comes to a close|url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/dota-2-ti10-day-4-recap-wild-group-stage-comes-close-143701280.html|author=Kurt Lozano|publisher=Yahoo News|date=11 October 2021|accessdate=5 November 2023}}</ref> There, the team lost the series 2–1 to drop down to the lower bracket, where the team made a miraculous run to the finals after notably defeating the two-time defending champions [[OG (esports)|OG]], [[Virtus.pro]], the team that had sent them down to the lower bracket [[Invictus Gaming]], and [[Team Secret]] to face off against [[PSG.LGD]] in the grand finals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tracing Team Spirit's road from Russia to the Aegis of Champions|url=https://www.redbull.com/au-en/team-spirit-road-to-world-champions-ti10|author=Tom Cockram|publisher=Red Bull|date=21 October 2021|accessdate=5 November 2023}}</ref> In the final, Team Spirit won the first two games, but lost the next two games in quick fashion.<ref>{{cite web|title=How "super-emotional" Team Spirit won the biggest prize in esports|url=https://www.redbull.com/au-en/how-team-spirit-dota-2-won-the-international-2021|author=Jack Ridsdale|publisher=Red Bull|date=18 January 2022|accessdate=5 November 2023}}</ref> Needing another win to avoid losing the series and being reverse-swept, Team Spirit subsequently won game five, making them International champions and winning them a total of {{USD}}18,208,300, the largest purse ever awarded in esports.<ref>{{cite web |author=Cale Michael |title=Team Spirit shock the world, beat PSG.LGD to win The International 10|url=https://dotesports.com/dota-2/news/team-spirit-shock-the-world-beat-psg-lgd-to-win-the-international-10 |website=Dot Esports|date=17 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Kenneth Utama |title= Team Spirit are The International 10 champions|url=https://upcomer.com/team-spirit-are-the-international-10-champions |website=Upcomer|date=17 October 2021}}</ref> With this win, they were the first Eastern European team to win an International since [[Natus Vincere]] in the inaugural International in 2011.<ref>{{cite web |author=Jonathan Bolding |title= Team Spirit wins $18M Dota 2 championship in close finals |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/team-spirit-wins-dollar18m-dota-2-championship-at-last-second/ |website=PC Gamer|date=17 October 2021}}</ref> To commemorate their win, the team also made an appearance on Valve's ''True Sight'' documentary series.<ref>{{cite web |author=Kurt Lozano |title= Dota 2: The International 10 True Sight will be released 24 September|url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/dota-2-the-international-10-true-sight-released-24-september-034615117.html |website=Yahoo News|date=14 August 2022}}</ref>
At the main event, the roster secured a place in the upper bracket after going 10–6 in the group stage, where they were set to face [[Invictus Gaming]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Dota 2 TI10 Day 4 recap: Wild Group Stage comes to a close|url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/dota-2-ti10-day-4-recap-wild-group-stage-comes-close-143701280.html|author=Kurt Lozano|publisher=Yahoo News|date=11 October 2021|accessdate=5 November 2023}}</ref> There, the team lost the series 2–1 to drop down to the lower bracket, where the team made a miraculous run to the finals after notably defeating the two-time defending champions [[OG (esports)|OG]], [[Virtus.pro]], the team that had sent them down to the lower bracket [[Invictus Gaming]], and [[Team Secret]] to face off against [[PSG.LGD]] in the grand finals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tracing Team Spirit's road from Russia to the Aegis of Champions|url=https://www.redbull.com/au-en/team-spirit-road-to-world-champions-ti10|author=Tom Cockram|publisher=Red Bull|date=21 October 2021|accessdate=5 November 2023}}</ref> In the final, Team Spirit won the first two games, but lost the next two games in quick fashion.<ref>{{cite web|title=How "super-emotional" Team Spirit won the biggest prize in esports|url=https://www.redbull.com/au-en/how-team-spirit-dota-2-won-the-international-2021|author=Jack Ridsdale|publisher=Red Bull|date=18 January 2022|accessdate=5 November 2023}}</ref> Needing another win to avoid losing the series and being reverse-swept, Team Spirit subsequently won game five, making them International champions and winning them a total of {{USD}}18,208,300, the largest purse ever awarded in esports.<ref>{{cite web |author=Cale Michael |title=Team Spirit shock the world, beat PSG.LGD to win The International 10|url=https://dotesports.com/dota-2/news/team-spirit-shock-the-world-beat-psg-lgd-to-win-the-international-10 |website=Dot Esports|date=17 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Kenneth Utama |title= Team Spirit are The International 10 champions|url=https://upcomer.com/team-spirit-are-the-international-10-champions |website=Upcomer|date=17 October 2021}}</ref> With this win, they were the first Eastern European team to win an International since [[Natus Vincere]] in the inaugural International in 2011.<ref>{{cite web |author=Jonathan Bolding |title= Team Spirit wins $18M Dota 2 championship in close finals |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/team-spirit-wins-dollar18m-dota-2-championship-at-last-second/ |website=PC Gamer|date=17 October 2021|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240925022520/https://www.pcgamer.com/team-spirit-wins-dollar18m-dota-2-championship-at-last-second/|archive-date=25 September 2024}}</ref> To commemorate their win, the team also made an appearance on Valve's ''True Sight'' documentary series.<ref>{{cite web |author=Kurt Lozano |title= Dota 2: The International 10 True Sight will be released 24 September|url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/dota-2-the-international-10-true-sight-released-24-september-034615117.html |website=Yahoo News|date=14 August 2022}}</ref>


==== Restructuring and second International victory (2022–2023) ====
==== Restructuring and second International victory (2022–2023) ====
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After a string of poor results in the early part of the 2024 season, Team Spirit defeated [[Xtreme Gaming]] 3–2 in the final of PGL Wallachia Season 1.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/sports/other/spirit-rallies-for-revenge-on-xtreme-to-win-pgl-wallachia-title/ar-BB1mFXfz?ocid=BingNewsSearch&cvid=4b287916081f4d60a78325338d0cb879&ei=19 |title=Spirit rallies for revenge on Xtreme to win PGL Wallachia title | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520010744/https://www.msn.com/en-in/sports/other/spirit-rallies-for-revenge-on-xtreme-to-win-pgl-wallachia-title/ar-BB1mFXfz?ocid=BingNewsSearch&cvid=4b287916081f4d60a78325338d0cb879&ei=22|archive-date=20 May 2024|website=Reuters}}</ref> The organisation was one of six teams to receive a direct invite to [[The International 2024]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Mike Stubbs |title=Six Teams Receive Invites To The International ‘Dota 2’ Tournament|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikestubbs/2024/05/27/six-teams-receive-invites-to-the-international-dota-2-tournament/|website=Forbes |date=27 May 2024 |access-date=18 September 2024}}</ref> Albeit, the roster were unable to defend their title, losing to Xtreme Gaming and placing 9th–12th at the event.<ref>{{cite web |author=Anish Nair |title=Reigning TI champ miss Dota’s biggest stage in upset loss as China fights on|url=https://dotesports.com/dota-2/news/reigning-ti-champs-miss-dotas-biggest-stage-in-upset-loss-as-china-fights-on|website=[[Dot Esports]] |date=11 September 2024 |access-date=19 September 2024}}</ref>
After a string of poor results in the early part of the 2024 season, Team Spirit defeated [[Xtreme Gaming]] 3–2 in the final of PGL Wallachia Season 1.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/sports/other/spirit-rallies-for-revenge-on-xtreme-to-win-pgl-wallachia-title/ar-BB1mFXfz?ocid=BingNewsSearch&cvid=4b287916081f4d60a78325338d0cb879&ei=19 |title=Spirit rallies for revenge on Xtreme to win PGL Wallachia title | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520010744/https://www.msn.com/en-in/sports/other/spirit-rallies-for-revenge-on-xtreme-to-win-pgl-wallachia-title/ar-BB1mFXfz?ocid=BingNewsSearch&cvid=4b287916081f4d60a78325338d0cb879&ei=22|archive-date=20 May 2024|website=Reuters}}</ref> The organisation was one of six teams to receive a direct invite to [[The International 2024]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Mike Stubbs |title=Six Teams Receive Invites To The International ‘Dota 2’ Tournament|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikestubbs/2024/05/27/six-teams-receive-invites-to-the-international-dota-2-tournament/|website=Forbes |date=27 May 2024 |access-date=18 September 2024}}</ref> Albeit, the roster were unable to defend their title, losing to Xtreme Gaming and placing 9th–12th at the event.<ref>{{cite web |author=Anish Nair |title=Reigning TI champ miss Dota’s biggest stage in upset loss as China fights on|url=https://dotesports.com/dota-2/news/reigning-ti-champs-miss-dotas-biggest-stage-in-upset-loss-as-china-fights-on|website=[[Dot Esports]] |date=11 September 2024 |access-date=19 September 2024}}</ref>


The team underwent significant changes in September 2024, with Yatoro and Mira departing the roster to take a break from the professional scene.<ref>{{cite web |author=Nicholas Taifalos |title=Dota 2 post-TI 2024 roster shuffle: All moves, signings, and more|url=https://dotesports.com/dota-2/news/dota-2-post-ti-2024-roster-shuffle-all-moves-signings-and-more|website=[[Dot Esports]] |date=18 September 2024 |access-date=19 September 2024}}</ref>
The team underwent significant changes in September 2024, with Yatoro and Mira departing the roster to take a break from the professional scene.<ref>{{cite web |author=Nicholas Taifalos |title=Dota 2 post-TI 2024 roster shuffle: All moves, signings, and more|url=https://dotesports.com/dota-2/news/dota-2-post-ti-2024-roster-shuffle-all-moves-signings-and-more|website=[[Dot Esports]] |date=18 September 2024 |access-date=19 September 2024}}</ref> To replace them, the team signed Alan "Satanic" Gallyamov and Aleksandr "Rue" Filin from their academy team, whilst Abdimalik "Malik" Sailau was signed to stand-in for Collapse until the end of the year.<ref>{{cite web |author=Owen Harsono |title=End of an era: Team Spirit replaces 2 TI winners with academy players|url=https://dotesports.com/dota-2/news/end-of-an-era-team-spirit-replaces-2-ti-winners-with-academy-players|website=[[Dot Esports]] |date=27 September 2024 |access-date=1 October 2024}}</ref>


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==== Roster ====
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{{Esports player | role = Midlane | handle = Larl | first = Denis | last = Sigitov | nat = RU}}
{{Esports player | role = Midlane | handle = Larl | first = Denis | last = Sigitov | nat = RU}}
{{Esports player | role = Offlane | handle = Collapse ⁠| first = Magomed | last = Khalilov | nat = RU}}
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{{Esports player | role = Support | handle = Miposhka | first = Yaroslav | last = Naidenov | nat = RU}}
{{Esports player | role = Support | handle = Miposhka | first = Yaroslav | last = Naidenov | nat = RU}}
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| roster_url = https://teamspirit.ru/team/dota-2
| roster_url = https://teamspirit.ru/team/dota-2
| transaction_date = 8 December 2022
| transaction_date = 26 September 2024
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=== ''Mobile Legends: Bang Bang'' ===
=== ''Mobile Legends: Bang Bang'' ===
In March 2024, Team Spirit would enter the ''MLBB'' esports scene in the CIS region's ''MLBB Continental Championships'' by signing 4 players from Deus Vult, thus acquiring their spot, as well as free agent Marl.<ref name="mlbb-roster">{{cite news |last1=Lozano |first1=Kurt |title=Team Spirit enter Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports by acquiring former Deus Vult led by German star Kid Bomba |url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/team-spirit-enter-mobile-legends-bang-bang-esports-by-acquiring-former-deus-vult-led-by-german-star-kid-bomba-152629270.html |access-date=15 March 2024 |work=Yahoo News Singapore |date=7 March 2024 |language=en-SG}}</ref>
In March 2024, Team Spirit would enter the ''MLBB'' esports scene in the CIS region's ''MLBB Continental Championships'' by signing 4 players from Deus Vult, thus acquiring their spot, as well as free agent Marl.<ref name="mlbb-roster">{{cite news |last1=Lozano |first1=Kurt |title=Team Spirit enter Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports by acquiring former Deus Vult led by German star Kid Bomba |url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/team-spirit-enter-mobile-legends-bang-bang-esports-by-acquiring-former-deus-vult-led-by-german-star-kid-bomba-152629270.html |access-date=15 March 2024 |work=Yahoo News Singapore |date=7 March 2024 |language=en-SG}}</ref> The team finished 4th at the [[MLBB M6 World Championship|M6 World Championship]], losing to [[Selangor F.C.|Selangor Red Giants]] in the lower bracket semifinals.


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==== Roster ====
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=== ''PUBG-MOBILE'' ===
=== ''PUBG-MOBILE'' ===
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| with = Yatoro, Larl, Collapse, Mira, Miposhka
| with = Yatoro, Larl, Collapse, Mira, Miposhka
| before = [[Tundra Esports]]
| before = [[Tundra Esports]]
| after = TBD
| after = [[Team Liquid]]
}}
{{Succession box
| title = [[Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024]] winner
| years = 2024
| with = donk, chopper, sh1ro, zont1x, magixx
| before = [[PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024]] <br /> [[Natus Vincere]]
| after = BLAST Austin Major 2025 <br /> TBD
}}
}}
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{{S-end}}


{{Professional Dota 2 competition}}
{{Professional Dota 2 competition}}
{{Professional Counter-Strike competition}}


[[Category:Dota teams]]
[[Category:Dota teams]]

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Team Spirit
Divisions
Founded2015; 10 years ago (2015)
LocationBelgrade, Serbia
ColorsWhite, Black, Grey
     
CEONikita "Cheshir" Chukalin
ChampionshipsThe International 10
The International 12
Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024
Partners
Websiteteamspirit.gg

Team Spirit is an international esports organization based in Belgrade. Founded in 2015, the organization currently has teams competing in Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, Hearthstone, Pubg Mobile and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.[1] Their Dota 2 squad won two iterations of The International (2021 and 2023), the former event in which the organisation received the largest single prize money payout in esports history at $18 million. In 2022, as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the organization relocated from Moscow to Belgrade, Serbia.[2]

Divisions

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Counter-Strike 2

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In February 2024, Team Spirit defeated FaZe Clan 3–0 in the grand finals of IEM Katowice 2024, giving them direct qualification for the year's IEM Cologne, Blast Premier World Final and the 2024 Esports World Cup.[3] In June 2024, Team Spirit defeated Natus Vincere 3–1 in the grand final of BLAST Premier Spring Final 2024.[4] To end the 2024 season, Team Spirit defeated FaZe Clan 2–1 in the grand final of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024, to claim the organization's first Counter-Strike Major Championship.[5]

Roster

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Team Spirit CS2 roster
Players Coaches
Handle Name Nationality
chopper Vishnyakov, Leonid Russia
magixx Vorobyev, Boris Russia
donk Kryshkovets, Danil Russia
zont1x Plakhotia, Myroslav Ukraine
sh1ro Sokolov, Dmitry Russia
Head coach

Sergey "hally" Shavaev

Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Substitute player Substitute
  • Injured Injury / Illness
  

Latest roster transaction: 17 December 2023.

Dota 2

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Foundation and early success (2020–2021)

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In December 2020, the team signed the roster of Yellow Submarine, composed of players Ilya "Yatoro" Mulyarchuk, Alexander "TORONTOTOKYO" Khertek, Magomed "Collapse" Khalilov and Yaroslav "Miposhka" Naidenov, with Miroslaw "Mira" Kolpakov later joining the roster ahead of the Eastern European qualifiers for The International 2021.[6] There, the roster defeated Team Empire 3–2 in a close series to qualify for the main event.[7]

At the main event, the roster secured a place in the upper bracket after going 10–6 in the group stage, where they were set to face Invictus Gaming.[8] There, the team lost the series 2–1 to drop down to the lower bracket, where the team made a miraculous run to the finals after notably defeating the two-time defending champions OG, Virtus.pro, the team that had sent them down to the lower bracket Invictus Gaming, and Team Secret to face off against PSG.LGD in the grand finals.[9] In the final, Team Spirit won the first two games, but lost the next two games in quick fashion.[10] Needing another win to avoid losing the series and being reverse-swept, Team Spirit subsequently won game five, making them International champions and winning them a total of US$18,208,300, the largest purse ever awarded in esports.[11][12] With this win, they were the first Eastern European team to win an International since Natus Vincere in the inaugural International in 2011.[13] To commemorate their win, the team also made an appearance on Valve's True Sight documentary series.[14]

Restructuring and second International victory (2022–2023)

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The team continued their strong form into the 2022 season after facing off against in a series of rematches against PSG.LGD. The first of two rematches led to the team winning the PGL Arlington Major with a 3–1 score, while the team took a second-place finish at the inaugural Riyadh Masters after losing the final 2–0.[15][16][17] The team ultimately secured a direct invite to The International 2022 by finishing in the top 12 of that season's Dota Pro Circuit, where despite being touted as favorites to win the event, the team placed 13th–16th at the event after losing to Boom Esports in a shocking upset.[18][19]

Heading into the 2023 season, the organisation announced the departure of TORONTOTOKYO, with Denis "Larl" Sigitov replacing him on the roster.[20][21] The roster found success midway into the season, after defeating Team Liquid 3–1 in the Grand Finals of the 2023 Riyadh Masters, receiving US$5,000,000 for winning the tournament.[22][23] The team later won their second consecutive tournament, defeating Shopify Rebellion in the DreamLeague Season 21 grand finals.[24][25] That same year, Team Spirit defeated Gaimin Gladiators in the Grand Finals of The International 2023, making them the first team since OG to become repeat champions of an International.[26][27]

Inconsistent form and restructuring (2024–present)

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After a string of poor results in the early part of the 2024 season, Team Spirit defeated Xtreme Gaming 3–2 in the final of PGL Wallachia Season 1.[28] The organisation was one of six teams to receive a direct invite to The International 2024.[29] Albeit, the roster were unable to defend their title, losing to Xtreme Gaming and placing 9th–12th at the event.[30]

The team underwent significant changes in September 2024, with Yatoro and Mira departing the roster to take a break from the professional scene.[31] To replace them, the team signed Alan "Satanic" Gallyamov and Aleksandr "Rue" Filin from their academy team, whilst Abdimalik "Malik" Sailau was signed to stand-in for Collapse until the end of the year.[32]

Roster

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Team Spirit Dota 2 roster
Players Coaches
Role Handle Name Nationality
Carry Satanic Gallyamov, Alan Russia
Midlane Larl Sigitov, Denis Russia
Offlane Collapse ⁠ Khalilov, Magomed Russia
Support Rue Filin, Aleksandr Russia
Support Miposhka Naidenov, Yaroslav Russia
Carry Yatoro (I) Mulyarchuk, Ilya Ukraine
Support Mira (I) Kolpakov, Miroslaw Ukraine
Head coach

Airat "Silent" Gaziev

Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Substitute player Substitute
  • Injured Injury / Illness
  

Latest roster transaction: 26 September 2024.

Hearthstone

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On 6 October 2016, Team Spirit opened its Hearthstone division by signing SilverName, ShtanUdachi, Iner, and NickChipper.[33] In 2020, Silvername achieved 3rd place at the Hearthstone World Championship.[citation needed]

Nat. ID Name Join date Leave date
Russia Silvername Vladislav Sinotov 6 October 2016 –

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

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In March 2024, Team Spirit would enter the MLBB esports scene in the CIS region's MLBB Continental Championships by signing 4 players from Deus Vult, thus acquiring their spot, as well as free agent Marl.[34] The team finished 4th at the M6 World Championship, losing to Selangor Red Giants in the lower bracket semifinals.

Roster

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Team Spirit MLBB roster
Players Coaches
Role Handle Name Nationality
EXP Lane Kid Bomba Chatzilakos, Mathaios Germany
Jungle ONESHOT Sharkov, Alexander Russia
Middle Sunset Lover Kochkarov, Kemiran Russia
Gold Lane HIKO Pak, Anton Russia
Roamer SAWO Reshnyak, Stanislav Russia
Head coach

Philippines Vrendon Consul "Vren" Pesebre

Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Substitute player Substitute
  • Injured Injury / Illness
  

Latest roster transaction: 7 March 2024.

PUBG-MOBILE

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Roster

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Team Spirit Pubg Mobile roster
Players Coaches
Handle Name Nationality
Effect Bekniiaz, Rysaliev Kyrgyzstan
Kitsuné Sergey, Pomerantsev Russia
Knowme Bulat, Sharafutdinov Russia
Naómi Anatolii, Ivanov Russia
Head coach

Aliev Ruslan

Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Substitute player Substitute
  • Injured Injury / Illness
  

Latest roster transaction: 26 February 2024.

References

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  1. ^ "About Team Spirit". Retrieved 17 October 2021.
  2. ^ Kenneth Utama (24 March 2022). "Team Spirit move offices to Belgrade due to Russia-Ukraine conflict". Upcomer. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  3. ^ Mateusz Miter (12 February 2024). "Donk dunks on FaZe Clan again as Team Spirit dominate IEM Katowice grand final". Dot Esports.
  4. ^ Mike Stubbs (16 June 2024). "Team Spirit Wins The BLAST Premier Spring Final 'CS2' Tournament". Forbes.
  5. ^ Luci Kelemen (15 December 2024). "Donk becomes youngest-ever CS Major MVP as Spirit take out FaZe in nailbiter series". Dot Esports.
  6. ^ Jack Ridsdale (25 January 2022). ""We've never ceased to evolve": Team Spirit on six years of success". Red Bull. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  7. ^ Kurt Lozano (27 June 2021). "TI10: Team Spirit win the Eastern EU/CIS qualifier". Yahoo News. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  8. ^ Kurt Lozano (11 October 2021). "Dota 2 TI10 Day 4 recap: Wild Group Stage comes to a close". Yahoo News. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  9. ^ Tom Cockram (21 October 2021). "Tracing Team Spirit's road from Russia to the Aegis of Champions". Red Bull. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  10. ^ Jack Ridsdale (18 January 2022). "How "super-emotional" Team Spirit won the biggest prize in esports". Red Bull. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  11. ^ Cale Michael (17 October 2021). "Team Spirit shock the world, beat PSG.LGD to win The International 10". Dot Esports.
  12. ^ Kenneth Utama (17 October 2021). "Team Spirit are The International 10 champions". Upcomer.
  13. ^ Jonathan Bolding (17 October 2021). "Team Spirit wins $18M Dota 2 championship in close finals". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024.
  14. ^ Kurt Lozano (14 August 2022). "Dota 2: The International 10 True Sight will be released 24 September". Yahoo News.
  15. ^ Kurt Lozano (15 August 2022). "Team Spirit defeat PSG.LGD 3-1 to win the Dota 2 PGL Arlington Major". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  16. ^ Rahaf Jambi (25 July 2022). "PSG.LGD claim Dota 2 Riyadh Masters crown with Gamers8 final triumph to earn $1.5m prize". Arab News. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  17. ^ Tom Daniels (15 August 2022). "PGL Arlington 2022 becomes second-most viewed Dota 2 Major ever". Esports Insider. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  18. ^ Cale Michael (20 October 2022). "From a one percent chance to toppling champs: BOOM Esports eliminate Team Spirit at TI11". Dot Esports. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  19. ^ Kenneth Utama (21 October 2022). "International 11 playoffs day 1: Defending champions Team Spirit eliminated". Upcomer. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
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  21. ^ Gökhan Çakır (8 December 2022). "Team Spirit confirms rumors with new Dota 2 signing". Dot Esports. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  22. ^ Kurt Lozano (31 July 2023). "Team Spirit defeat Team Liquid 3-1 to be crowned champions of Dota 2 Riyadh Masters". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  23. ^ Ivan Šimić (31 July 2023). "Riyadh Masters 2023 sees viewership increases across the board". Esports Insider. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  24. ^ Kurt Lozano (25 September 2022). "Dota 2: Spirit sweep Shopify Rebellion 3-0 to win DreamLeague Season 21". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  25. ^ "Team Spirit wins DreamLeague Season 21 grand final". Reuters. Archived from the original on 5 November 2023.
  26. ^ Mike Stubbs (29 October 2023). "Team Spirit Wins The International 12 To Become Two Time Champions". Forbes.
  27. ^ Cale Michael (30 October 2023). "Team Spirit end historic Gaimin Gladiators TI 2023 campaign to lift second Dota 2 Aegis". Dot Esports.
  28. ^ "Spirit rallies for revenge on Xtreme to win PGL Wallachia title". Reuters. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024.
  29. ^ Mike Stubbs (27 May 2024). "Six Teams Receive Invites To The International 'Dota 2' Tournament". Forbes. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  30. ^ Anish Nair (11 September 2024). "Reigning TI champ miss Dota's biggest stage in upset loss as China fights on". Dot Esports. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  31. ^ Nicholas Taifalos (18 September 2024). "Dota 2 post-TI 2024 roster shuffle: All moves, signings, and more". Dot Esports. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  32. ^ Owen Harsono (27 September 2024). "End of an era: Team Spirit replaces 2 TI winners with academy players". Dot Esports. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  33. ^ "New Roster Team Spirit". Team Spirit (in Russian). 6 October 2016.
  34. ^ Lozano, Kurt (7 March 2024). "Team Spirit enter Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports by acquiring former Deus Vult led by German star Kid Bomba". Yahoo News Singapore. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by The International winner
2021
With: Yatoro, TORONTOTOKYO, Collapse, Mira, Miposhka 		Succeeded by
Preceded by The International winner
2023
With: Yatoro, Larl, Collapse, Mira, Miposhka 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 winner
2024
With: donk, chopper, sh1ro, zont1x, magixx 		Succeeded by
BLAST Austin Major 2025
TBD
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