Boris “magixx” Vorobiev gave an in-depth interview on HLTV’s Confirmed show, where he commented for the first time on being benched by Team Spirit. He shared his thoughts on the team’s Cologne victory without him, discussed his openness to becoming an in-game leader, and outlined his expectations for the future after the Major in Budapest.
magixx in Team Spirit
Boris “magixx” Vorobiev joined Team Spirit in September 2019, when he was only 16 years old. Over nearly six years, he progressed from a promising rookie to a Major champion. However, in July 2025, during the off-season, he was unexpectedly moved to the bench — replaced at IEM Cologne by 17-year-old zweih.
During magixx’s time on the active roster, Spirit won several major tournaments:
- FiReLEAGUE 2022: Global Finals
- BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2023
- IEM Katowice 2024
- BLAST Premier: Spring Final 2024
- BetBoom Dacha Belgrade 2024 #2
- Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024
- BLAST Bounty Spring 2025
- PGL Major Astana 2025
At the most recent Major — BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 — the team placed 5–8th.
While with Spirit, magixx earned over $780,000 in prize money.
“The only thing that hurts isn’t missing LANXESS — it’s not playing at all,” he said, commenting on Spirit’s Cologne run.
Open to Everything
On his transfer status and potential interest from other teams:
“I’m transfer-listed and just waiting for offers. There weren’t many during the break.”
On becoming an IGL:
“If you consider that I’ve been playing for six years — four at tier one — it’s a reasonable time to try being an in-game leader.”
On joining international rosters:
“Communicating in English is easy. Even players who aren’t very confident manage just fine on international lineups.”
On being replaced by zweih:
“If you’re picking up a player from another team, you should give him the same space to play his own way.”
Future After the Major
Despite his strong résumé and Major title, magixx’s future remains uncertain. The player himself admits that a return to action is unlikely before StarLadder Budapest Major 2025:
“No one wants to change lineups before the Major. Everyone wants to play tournaments, not shuffle players. I think the big shuffle will come after Budapest.”
In the meantime, magixx is focused on playing FACEIT and streaming, staying active and visible. His openness to international teams, willingness to become an IGL, and six years of high-level experience make him an intriguing prospect for many organizations once the post-Major roster window opens.
If Spirit doesn’t bring him back, fall 2025 could mark a new chapter in magixx’s career — possibly with a new team, or even in a different region.
