Mikhaylo "KANE" Blagin has become the new CEO of the Ukrainian club Team Next Level. One of the most titled coaches in the history of Counter-Strike is moving to a managerial role, opening a new stage in TNL's career and life.
We are pleased to announce the CEO of Team Next Level in the team! There is a lot of work ahead, ambitious goals and great victories. It's time to raise the bar even higherTNL
KANE's previous team was Passion UA, which he led in 2023-2025. Together with the young Ukrainian five, the coach reached the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024, finishing in the Challengers Stage. In April 2025, KANE left the team and is now returning in a new role.
KANE's achievements:
- Champion of PGL Major Kraków 2017 with Gambit;
- Finalist of FACEIT Major 2018 with NAVI;
- Winner of more than 9 major LAN tournaments, including ESL One Cologne, BLAST Pro Series, StarSeries, DreamHack;
- More than 3200 days of coaching experience, including work in FlipSid3, Gambit, NAVI, The Incas, Zen and Passion UA.
KANE's new club, Team Next Level (TNL ), is a Ukrainian organization that focuses on young talent. After a roster update in January 2025, the team is represented by:
With the arrival of KANE, the organization plans not only to improve the game component but also to develop the club structure. His appointment is a signal of TNL's serious ambitions in the Ukrainian and international arena.
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