IEM Rio Major winner Aleksei “Qikert” Golubev has officially confirmed the end of his stint with MIBR and announced his readiness to return to the captain role. After a three-month loan, the Brazilian chapter of his career has come to an end, and the player has openly stated that he is now looking for a new team specifically as an IGL.
End of the loan and a difficult stretch of the season
Qikert joined MIBR in September 2025 amid the team’s international transition. The period proved challenging for both the roster and the player himself: a 0.94 average rating and an elimination at Stage 2 of the StarLadder Budapest Major following losses to Imperial, Passion UA, and Liquid. The Major capped off a series of disappointing events toward the end of the year, though Qikert has urged against drawing hasty conclusions.
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Public statement: returning to the IGL role
In a post on social media, Qikert emphasized that the season was “strange” and didn’t allow any of the MIBR players to show their true level. According to him, the right conclusions have already been drawn, and the foundation for a future team is ready:
Don’t rush to judge me based on this season. Judge me and my future team by results: playbook, structure, protocols, reactions, vision — everything needed to build a strong team is ready.
The player also confirmed that after the Major he made a final decision to return to the captain role, which he had previously held with Into the Breach and PARIVISION.
Open to international options
Qikert additionally stressed that he is open to international offers and already holds valid Schengen and U.S. visas for the next five years. His goal remains unchanged:
I know I’m capable of more, and I’m ready to prove it. My goal is to return to Tier-1 tournaments and compete at the highest level.
Community reaction
The reaction from the CS community on X has been largely supportive. Fellow players and fans wished Qikert good luck, highlighted his leadership potential, and even suggested possible directions for his next career move — from China to a potential “reset” within major organizations. Alongside the support, there were a few isolated critical comments, but the overall tone of the discussion has been cautious optimism and anticipation of a second chapter in his career.
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What’s next?
After returning to PARIVISION’s inactive roster, Qikert effectively enters the 2026 transfer market with a clear profile: an IGL with a ready system, international experience, and the ambition to return to the Tier-1 elite. His next move could become one of the most intriguing storylines of the CS2 offseason.
