Wisper joins Team Liquid: First South American player in a two-time TI-winning roster

Team Liquid has confirmed the signing of HEROIC offlaner Adrián “Wisper” Dobles, replacing Ace and making him the organisation’s first South American player. The announcement came days after Ace’s departure opened the position 3 slot on a two-time TI-winning roster. Coach Blitz wrote on X: 'Lots of firsts this year, but kicking off with TL Dota's first ever SA player is super hype.' Wisper arrives with results across regions: runner-up at BLAST SLAM VII with LGD, third-fourth at BLAST SLAM IV with HEROIC, and winner of FISSURE Universe Episode 7 after a 3-1 grand final against MOUZ. He also placed fifth-sixth at The International 2026, a rare achievement for a South American player. His signature heroes—Batrider, Dark Seer, Mars—are ultimate-dependent picks that could complement Liquid’s map-control style and pair with the burst damage and right-click potential of other cores. The tactical fit is not abstract; his HEROIC era showed how teamfight coordination can close out series. The contrarian angle: the 'rare South American' label should not become a decoration. His path includes visas, lag, and fewer infrastructure chances. Transfer rumours around OG have ended, but the real test is consistency. Liquid’s lineup debuts at BLAST SLAM VIII on September 29, 2026, with playoffs in Malta. Amid post-TI roster moves, including Team Yandex adding ATF, Wisper’s signing is one of the most structurally meaningful.