Perfecto on his career: “I’ve always played for enjoyment.”
Esports player Ilya “Perfecto” Zalutsky spoke about his career during a personal Twitch stream, reflected on his future as a pro player, and assessed Nemiga Gaming’s progress and its victory over Team Vitality at PGL Masters Bucharest 2026.
On his career
Not everyone wins this much or achieves this kind of [success]. It’s still a *** [crazy] journey. I’m still grateful for everything that’s happened. No matter how difficult it may have been, it’s better than not trying. Even considering where I played after NAVI and Cloud9… Do I regret it? Maybe, but I’d regret it even more if I hadn’t tried. It always feels like it’s better to hold on to whatever opportunities come your way. <...> I’ve always played for enjoyment; I’ve always done everything for a reason—definitely not for the money.
On the Future in Esports
I haven’t made up my mind yet [about my future], let’s put it that way. I’ve had offers to join teams, but they weren’t in the format I wanted, so it’s tough. <...> I definitely won’t become an analyst or a coach—*** [who needs that]?
On Nemiga Gaming’s progress and their victory over Team Vitality
The guys did great. On July 20, 2026, they were ranked #55 on VRS and #102 on HLTV. I’m just in *** [shock]—that’s insane. Nemiga played really well in the end. The studio format really makes the difference, after all. <...> Nemiga are awesome—their aim was *** [insane].
Earlier, Ilya “Perfecto” Zalutsky shared his thoughts on Counter-Strike 2, assessed Nemiga Gaming’s current form, and discussed a possible sniper replacement for BetBoom Team as well as the future of his media team, krytiepacani.
