Team Liquid have confirmed the signing of Adrián “Wisper” Dobles as their new position 3 player, according to Esports Insider. The former HEROIC offlaner takes over from Ace, whose exit from the roster was announced just days earlier, leaving the position vacant on a team that has won The International twice.
Wisper’s arrival makes him the first South American player to represent Team Liquid, a notable milestone for an organisation with such a storied Dota 2 history. He brings a varied résumé across regions and rosters: a runner-up finish at BLAST SLAM VII while competing for LGD, a third-fourth place at BLAST SLAM IV with HEROIC, and a FISSURE Universe Episode 7 title with HEROIC after beating MOUZ 3-1 in the grand final. He also finished fifth-sixth at The International 2025, a result Esports Insider notes is a rare achievement for a South American player at the sport’s biggest event.
With the signing confirmed, Team Liquid’s lineup ahead of BLAST SLAM VIII is set: Michael “miCKe” Vu on carry, Michał “Nisha” Jankowski in the midlane, Wisper in the offlane, Samuel “Boxi” Svahn as soft support, and Erik “tOfu” Engel as hard support, with William “Blitz” Lee continuing as coach.
Blitz addressed the move on X, framing it as part of a season of change for the roster.
“Lots of firsts this year, but kicking off with TL Dotas first ever SA player is super hype,” said Blitz.
According to Esports Insider’s original report, the signing also closes the door on earlier rumours linking Wisper to a move to OG. The outlet describes him as one of the strongest position 3 players currently available from South America, with a signature hero pool built around Batrider, Dark Seer and Mars. Those ultimate-reliant picks are seen as a potential fit alongside Liquid’s other cores, complementing a map-control style of play with the burst damage and right-click threat already present in the roster.
Team Liquid’s revamped lineup is set to debut at BLAST SLAM VIII, which begins on 29 September 2026 as a hybrid online and offline event, with the playoffs staged in Malta. The signing arrives amid a wider wave of roster changes across the Dota 2 scene following The International, including Team Yandex’s addition of ATF, as detailed in Esports Insider’s broader recap of post-TI moves.
