Yamich played the most pro matches on Pudge - before that, Dendi held the record for 14 years

MOUZ support Daniyal ' yamich ' Lazebny became the leader in the number of matches on Pudge on the professional scene.

On the final day of the group stage of the Esports World Cup 2026, Daniyal 'yamich' Lazebny played two maps on Pudge against Vici Gaming, finishing first in the player rankings by most matches on Pudge. The “four” MOUZ overtook Danil “Dendi” Ishutin in this indicator, who held first place for more than 14 years - since statistics were kept in 2012.

To date, yamich has played 52 official matches on Pudge. The e-sportsman is the leader in this indicator by a wide margin - among the current pro players, the closest to him is the Team Yandex carry Watson, who has 20 cards on this hero.

Previously, Xtreme Gaming was among the top 3 teams whose players have played more than 10 thousand matches on the professional stage. At the 2026 Esports World Cup, the team also set a new record for the most cumulative number of games played on selected heroes in a single draft.