The International 7: Team Profile – Infamous
Infamous is a team that has seen a lot of changes since its inception. Only two players, Benjamín “Benjaz” Lanao Barrios and Christian “Accel” Cruz, have been with the team since The International 6. The current lineup, consisting of Enzo “Timado” Gianoli, Renato “Kingteka” Garcia, and Farith “Matthew” Puente, has played together for just four weeks before the qualifiers for The International 7.
Struggles and Progress
While Infamous performed well in South American tournaments, their foray into international LANs did not go as planned. However, their victory in the South American qualifier for The International 7 secured their spot in the tournament. It’s important to consider the challenges faced by South American teams, including poor infrastructure, server lag, and lack of sponsors. Additionally, the region’s best players were affected by a match-fixing scandal in 2015. Despite these obstacles, Infamous has the opportunity to showcase their skills at The International.
Potential and Challenges
Infamous has the chance to make history as the first Peruvian team to compete at The International. While some may argue that they don’t deserve the spot, the team’s participation can bring positive change to the Peruvian Dota 2 scene. Even if they don’t perform well, their presence at the tournament will be valuable for the future. Infamous may face tough competition, but this experience will contribute to the growth of South American Dota 2.
Player to Watch and Biggest Challenge
Timado is Infamous’ standout player, known for his skill in the mid lane. However, keep an eye on Kingteka, who has gained notoriety for his bad manners. Overcoming their lack of experience playing on LAN will be Infamous’ biggest challenge at The International.
Team Grade: D
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