Puppey has made a statement about ending his career

Author: Hawk Live LLC

Last updated: 05:47, 22.12.2025

Clement "Puppey" Ivanov, who currently serves as the captain of Team Secret, stated that his age has significantly impacted his gameplay. In his interview with Cybersport, he mentioned that he has contemplated retirement, but he currently has no plans to step away from the game.

My motivation is to prove that I can still play. It's been a long time, but I still demonstrate that I can do it. Sometimes, it's challenging. There are moments when I just don't feel the game, and as a result, I make poor decisions. It didn't happen before, but now it occurs very often

According to the esports legend, he will continue to compete in the next season. At some point, he will have to retire from Dota, but for now, he doesn't pay much attention to such thoughts.

[Have you thought about ending your career?] "Of course. Right now, the thoughts are not as strong (smiles).

[Will you definitely play in the next season?] "Yes. For now, I can't say anything; I'm not thinking about it. But if I retire, it will happen naturally, in due course. When I am absolutely certain that the time has come. Right now, I don't know

It's worth noting that Team Secret failed to qualify from Western Europe for The International 2023. This means that, for the first time in his competitive history, Puppey won't be able to participate in Dota 2's premier tournament.