Team Liquid Adds Wisper as First South American Player Ahead of BLAST SLAM VIII
Team Liquid has signed former HEROIC offlaner Adrián "Wisper" Dobles to fill the position 3 slot vacated by Ace, making him the organization's first South American player. Wisper previously finished second at BLAST SLAM VII with LGD and won FISSURE Universe Episode 7 with HEROIC, also reaching fifth-sixth at The International 2025. The new roster, including coach William "Blitz" Lee, will compete at BLAST SLAM VIII starting September 29, 2026, with playoffs in Malta.
Wisper's competitive record spans multiple organizations and regions, including a runner-up finish at BLAST SLAM VII with LGD and a FISSURE Universe Episode 7 title with HEROIC, won via a 3-1 grand final over MOUZ. His fifth-sixth placement at The International 2025 stands as a notable result for a South American player at the game's premier event.
The signing resolves speculation that had linked Wisper to OG. His signature hero pool—Batrider, Dark Seer, and Mars—offers initiation and teamfight utility that could mesh with Liquid's existing core structure. The new lineup debuts at BLAST SLAM VIII on September 29, with playoffs staged in Malta, amid a broader wave of post-TI roster reshuffling across the competitive scene.
Wisper's arrival could broaden Dota 2's regional representation at the highest level, potentially inspiring South American players who rarely see their region's talent placed on elite European rosters. Fans may view the move as a signal that organizations are increasingly willing to look beyond traditional talent pools. For Liquid, the change could reshape team dynamics, and its success may influence how other top organizations approach recruitment in future transfer windows.