Santa shared his thoughts on Topson’s play at The International 2026
Analyst Alexander “Santa” Koltan shared his thoughts on his personal Telegram channel about Topias “Topson” Taavitsainen’s performance as a substitute for LGD Gaming at The International 2026.
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I feel incredibly sorry for Topson. I really wanted him to make it onto the stage. But that’s the thing about fairy tales—they always come to an end. He played better than anyone else on the team he joined as a stand-in. Topias has proven that talent and game sense don’t just vanish, even if you’re not competing in tournaments. A legend!
Earlier, former esports coach Timur “Ahilles” Kulmukhambetov assessed Topias “Topson” Taavitseinen’s performance with LGD Gaming at The International 2026 and noted his ability to compete with younger players.
Photo by Alexander “Santa” Koltan.
