Fishman Noted a Strange Detail in the Career of the Former Team Spirit Captain

Dmitry “Fishman” Polishchuk finds it strange that Nikita “Panto” Balaganin disappeared from the scene after leaving Team Spirit.

The esports player shared this opinion on Twitch.

“Where will Panto be playing? Have you heard anything about him? It feels like Panto got kicked, Spirit won the International, and everyone forgot about him. I haven’t heard a single news story saying he’ll be playing anywhere. Does nobody need him? He seemed like a good player.”

Acording to Dmitry “Fishman” Polishchuk, after leaving Team Spirit, the esports player has been all but forgotten, as his name doesn’t come up in rumors or insider reports about roster shakeups on the pro scene. Fishman finds this rather strange, as he considers Nikita “Panto” Balaganin to be a worthy player.

It’s worth noting that Panto’s most recent team was MOUZ, with whom he reached the top 16 at EWC 2026.