Zweih Officially Joins Team Spirit

Russian esports player Ivan "zweih" Gogin has officially joined Team Spirit's Counter-Strike 2 roster. The organization announced his signing on July 7 via its social media channels. The 17-year-old will replace long-time member Boris "magixx" Vorobyev, who was moved to the bench after nearly six years with the team. With this move, Team Spirit aims to refresh its lineup ahead of several major upcoming tournaments.

Boris "magixx" Vorobyev’s transition to the inactive roster was revealed on July 7, marking the end of his long-standing run as a core player for Spirit. Over the years, magixx played a crucial role in the team's success, winning a number of prestigious tournaments, including IEM Katowice 2024, BLAST Premier, and PGL in Astana. However, following a disappointing finish at the recent BLAST.tv Austin Major—where Spirit exited in the quarterfinals—the organization decided it was time for change. His spot in the starting five has now been filled by the promising Ivan "zweih" Gogin, whose transfer from Nemiga Gaming went through without any delays. The official announcement of Zweih’s signing was published shortly after magixx’s move to the bench.

Magixx Leaves Team Spirit

Ivan "zweih" Gogin is a 17-year-old player who has quickly made a name for himself on the professional CS scene. Starting his career in 2023, he rose from amateur lineups to competing at a Major in under two years. Since June 2024, Zweih had been playing for Nemiga Gaming, where he emerged as one of the most notable young talents in the region. His playstyle is marked by calmness and discipline—Zweih typically assumes the "anchor" role, reliably holding down bomb sites. Over the past three months, he maintained an average rating of 1.16, highlighting his strong individual performance.

Zweih’s biggest achievement with Nemiga came at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, where the team advanced to Stage 3, ultimately falling short against Brazil’s paiN Gaming. Earlier in his career, he also played for lesser-known teams such as VaselineWorms, POLET, and HOTU Academy. Despite his young age, Zweih has already secured several tier-two trophies and earned over $60,000 in prize money. His rapid development caught the attention of top-tier organizations, with Team Spirit ultimately choosing to bet on this rising star.

Zweih’s arrival continues Team Spirit’s strategy of rejuvenating its roster with high-potential players. Throughout 2024–2025, Spirit has established itself as one of the top teams of the CS2 era—largely thanks to its trust in young talent like donk and zont1x, who have already helped the team claim championship titles at Katowice, Shanghai Major, BLAST, and PGL Astana. Now, Zweih joins their ranks. This transfer is expected to increase the team’s firepower and expand its tactical depth heading into key tournaments such as IEM Cologne 2025.

Here is the updated Team Spirit CS2 roster after the changes:

• Leonid "chopper" Vishnyakov – In-Game Leader

• Miroslav "zont1x" Plakhotya – Rifler

• Danil "donk" Kryshkovets – Rifler

• Dmitry "sh1ro" Sokolov – AWPer

• Ivan "zweih" Gogin – Rifler (Anchor)

With this revamped mix of experience and youth, Team Spirit enters a new chapter. Fans are placing high hopes on Zweih, whose addition could help the team stay at the top of the competitive scene and continue fighting for trophies in the upcoming season.