Team Spirit coach Airat “Silent” Gaziev has officially left the organization after five years, marking a major Dota 2 roster update at the start of 2026. The departure comes shortly after Larl announced a competitive break, creating uncertainty around Team Spirit’s future as one of the most successful teams in modern Dota 2 history.
Silent served as Team Spirit’s coach for five years and played a crucial role in the team’s two The International titles, as well as multiple championship runs across the global Dota 2 circuit.
Team Spirit Coach Silent Officially Departs the Team
It is safe to say that Team Spirit will have problems in the next couple of weeks because the team parted ways with Silent. He has a key role in Team Spirit’s impressive two The International titles, as well as many other competitions.
In the team’s official announcement, the squad said that he has been removed from the active roster. Based on Team Spirit, he will be on the inactive bench, which means it is not likely to see him back in action.
It’s safe to say that Silent’s departure marks an end to an era. His leadership allowed players like Yatoro and Collapse to thrive in the last couple of years. The Russian player joined the team in mid-2021 and his experience has been crucial.
Apart from the International victory, Silent had a role in the Esports World Cup victories. Keep in mind that TS won this competition in 2023 and 2025.
What’s Next for Team Spirit After Silent’s Departure?
Now that Larl and Silent are no longer a part of the team, Spirit will have to step up its game. 2026 just arrived, so it is still early, but we can’t wait to see what’s going to happen. Spirit will have to find a new coach soon, but replacing Silent won’t be easy because he was a part of the squad for so long.
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