The road to the FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025 is about to get a whole lot more competitive, as Team Secret announces two stand-ins for the upcoming Western Europe qualifiers. The qualifiers, which begin on December 18, 2024, are a crucial step toward securing a spot in the main event, which kicks off in January 2025.
Meet the New Stand-ins for Team Secret
Team Secret has confirmed that David “Parker” Nicho Flores and Mihajlo “MikSa`” Jovanovic will join the team as stand-ins for the FISSURE Belgrade 2025 qualifiers. This addition comes as part of Team Secret’s strategy to rebuild and strengthen its roster under the leadership of Clement “Puppey” Ivanov, the iconic captain known for his tactical mastery.
- David “Parker” Nicho Flores
Known for his versatile gameplay and strong presence in regional tournaments, Parker’s experience will add a much-needed spark to the roster as they aim to qualify for the prestigious event. - **Mihajlo “MikSa
" Jovanovic** MikSabrings experience from his time in the competitive Dota 2 scene, having proven himself as a skilled support player. His presence is expected to balance out Team Secret’s playstyle in the qualifiers.
A Fresh Start After ESL One Bangkok Setback
The newly reformed Team Secret roster struggled at the ESL One Bangkok 2024 qualifiers, where they finished 7-8th after a defeat by NAVI in the closed qualifiers. Despite these setbacks, the team is eager to bounce back and prove themselves in the FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025 qualifiers, which could serve as a turning point in their competitive journey.
About the FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025 Tournament
The FISSURE PLAYGROUND event is one of the most anticipated Dota 2 tournaments of the year, boasting a $1 million prize pool. The main event, scheduled from January 25 to February 2, 2025, will feature 16 of the world’s best teams.
Eleven teams will be directly invited, while the remaining five spots will be filled by regional qualifiers, including the Western Europe qualifier that begins on December 18.Only one team from the qualifiers will earn a spot in the main event, making every match crucial for Team Secret’s hopes of securing a spot in Belgrade.
Team Secret’s Dota 2 Roster for the FISSURE Belgrade 2025 Qualifiers
With the announcement of their stand-ins, here is Team Secret’s roster for the FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025 qualifiers:
- David “Parker” Nicho Flores
- Aleksey “Ainkrad” Diveevskiy
- Mihajlo “MikSa`” Jovanovic
- Misha “Kyzko” Galkin
- Clement “Puppey” Ivanov (Captain)
Looking Ahead to the Qualifiers
As the Western Europe Closed Qualifier kicks off on December 18, Team Secret and MOUZ are among the favorites to secure a spot in the main event. However, with only one team from the region qualifying, the competition will be fierce.
The single-elimination format will make every match an intense battle for supremacy, and Team Secret will need to perform at their peak to make it through.
Stay tuned for updates as Team Secret looks to redeem themselves and rise to the challenge in the FISSURE Belgrade 2025 qualifiers!
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