Nigma Galaxy, an acclaimed name in the esports realm, has recently made significant changes to its roster. The Dota 2 team has added two new players, Saieful “Fbz” Ilham and Farith “Matthew” Puente, marking a new chapter in its competitive journey. These additions come as replacements for Roman “rmN-” Paley and Daniel “Ghost” Chan Kok Hong, who had a brief two-week stint with the team’s previous lineup.
Nigma Galaxy welcomes Saieful “Fbz” Ilham and Farith “Matthew” Puente (Image credit: Nigma Galaxy)
Analyzing the new Dota 2 additions, Fbz and Matthew
Saieful “Fbz” Ilham, a seasoned Dota 2 player, spent 2023 playing for Team Secret. Despite a challenging season where the team struggled, Fbz showcased his skills securing a 3rd place finish at the BetBoom Dacha 2023 tournament. Unfortunately, he parted ways with Team Secret in October last year, paving the way for his new role at Nigma Galaxy.
Meanwhile, Farith “Matthew” Puente’s journey in 2023 was with the Evil Geniuses’ South American roster and later BOOM Esports. Matthew’s career highlight was with Thunder Awaken in 2022, where he achieved significant success including a commendable 5th-6th place at TI11 and victories in every Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) major that year.
They are not that guy
The inclusion of Fbz and Matthew into Nigma Galaxy Dota 2 might not immediately strike as groundbreaking. This raises questions about their potential impact in the ESL Pro Tour 2024 (EPT) season and other forthcoming tournaments.
Saieful “Fbz” Ilham back in Team Secret in 2023 (Image credit: Team Secret)
Nigma Galaxy’s fans have expressed concerns that the team’s deeper issues remain unaddressed, particularly with Kuro “KuroKy” Salehi Takhasomi, the team’s long-standing captain. Recent performances suggest a decline in his capabilities, though his leadership and experience are invaluable.
Nigma Galaxy’s road ahead
With the latest roster changes, the spotlight remains on Miracle- and SumaiL to drive the team toward success. The team’s performance in upcoming tournaments will be crucial to their standing in the latter half of the season and their financial stability. Nigma Galaxy must navigate through these challenges and leverage their new roster to remain relevant in Dota 2.
