Malr1ne
Stanislav Potorak
Signature Heroes
Previous Teams
Creepwave, Fantastic Five, YNT, Nemiga Gaming
Notable Achievements
– The International 2025 Champion with Team Falcons
– DreamLeague Season 22 Champion
– BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2024 Champion
Biography
Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak (born September 17, 2004) is a Russian professional Dota 2 midlaner for Team Falcons, widely acclaimed for his high mechanical skill, aggressive playstyle, and impactful performances on the biggest stages. At just 21, Malr1ne has already solidified his place among the elite midlaners in competitive Dota, highlighted by his integral role in Team Falcons’ The International 2025 championship win and strong showings across multiple premier events.
Early Career
Malr1ne began his professional Dota journey in 2021, competing for a series of CIS teams, including Image Creepwave, Image Fantastic Five, Image YNT, and Image Nemiga Gaming. These early stages of his career helped him build experience in regional LANs and online leagues, shaping his confidence and versatility as a midlane core before joining Team Falcons.
Rise with Team Falcons.
In November 2023, Malr1ne signed with Team Falcons alongside other future champions, including Skiter and ATF. With Falcons, he quickly became a key midlane presence, contributing to early tournament victories such as BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2024 and DreamLeague Season 22.
Malr1ne’s career reached its apex at The International 2025, where his strong laning, clutch teamfight plays, and versatile hero usage were major contributors to Falcons’ 3–2 Grand Final win over Xtreme Gaming—securing the Aegis of Champions. Teammates, opponents, and analysts alike highlighted his midlane influence as one of the deciding factors in the series.
Playstyle and Reputation
Malr1ne is known for a high-tempo, proactive midlane approach that emphasizes early advantage, snowballing carries, and impactful rotations. His hero pool includes Pangolier, Sand King, and Beastmaster—heroes that can disrupt enemy cores and seize control of the mid game. His competitive ladder achievements, including reaching 15,000+ MMR and topping European leaderboards, reflect his elite individual skill as well as professional pedigree.
Peers describe his playstyle as energetic, unpredictable, and strategically disruptive, making him a nightmare to draft against at both mid and late stages.
Fun Facts
Malr1ne reached 15,000 MMR, placing him among the very top players in European ranked matchmaking.
His family became a viral moment in the community after a heartfelt celebration of his TI 2025 victory at home.