Team Liquid signs Wisper as first South American player in Dota 2 roster shakeup

Team Liquid just made a roster move that carries more weight than a typical player swap. On September 20, 2026, the organization announced the signing of Adrián “Wisper” Céspedes Dobles as their new Position 3 player, making him the first South American competitor to wear the Liquid jersey in Dota 2.

The 24-year-old Bolivian/Argentine offlaner replaces Marcus “Ace” Hoelgaard, who departed the squad on September 13 after a season that ended with a 5th to 6th place finish at The International 2026.

From South American pubs to Tier 1 Dota

Wisper’s resume reads like a world tour of competitive Dota 2. Born on November 3, 2001, he’s already logged time with some of the scene’s most recognizable organizations: beastcoast, Evil Geniuses, OG, Heroic, and most recently LGD Gaming. That last stint saw him help LGD reach the grand final of BLAST Slam VII, a performance that clearly caught Liquid’s attention.

His pub credentials are equally impressive. Wisper holds the distinction of being the first South American player to hit MMR milestones of 11,000, 15,000, and 16,000+.

The signing fills a gap left by Ace, who had been part of the Liquid roster since October 2025.

Why South America matters

Liquid didn’t treat this as a quiet roster transaction. The organization released a video titled “What does Wisper mean for South America?” which frames the signing as significant not just for the team, but for the entire region’s Dota 2 ecosystem.

The updated Liquid roster

With Wisper slotting into Position 3, Team Liquid’s Dota 2 lineup now features Michael “miCKe” Vu and Michał “Nisha” Jankowski alongside the new South American addition.

Ace joined in October 2025 and gave the team nearly a full competitive year, including a TI run that ended 5th to 6th at The International 2026.

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