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Acquired by Hudl in 2021, the platform no longer exists today as an independent entity in football, as its features have been integrated into Wyscout<\/strong>. However, its name remains a benchmark within the industry, and understanding what InStat was means understanding how data transformed the profession of player agents.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Let us now explore the history of InStat<\/strong>, its key features, and the legacy it left within the ecosystem of tools used by player agents.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n InStat is a sports performance analysis platform<\/strong> founded in 2007 in Moscow by Alexander Ivanskiy<\/strong>. Initially, Ivanskiy manually compiled football match statistics in spreadsheets to help professionals access structured performance data.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The project quickly expanded and later became known as \u201cInStat Scout\u201d. The platform was built on a simple principle: every statistic was directly linked to the corresponding video clip<\/strong>. This combination of data and video became the platform\u2019s defining feature.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n While InStat Scout<\/strong> was still operating as an independent platform, it achieved impressive scale:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/ul>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The platform quickly became widely used by professional clubs, federations and coaching staffs. The French national football team was notably among its high-profile users. Didier Deschamps\u2019 coaching staff were already using InStat during preparations for UEFA Euro 2016, where France reached the final.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n InStat also developed a proprietary metric known as the InStat Index<\/strong>. This performance score was calculated match by match, allowing players to be ranked based on their actions and overall impact on the game.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n InStat combined video analysis, advanced statistics and scouting tools<\/strong> to help professionals evaluate players quickly and compare profiles on a global scale.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The main strength of InStat Scout was the integration of video<\/strong> into data analysis. Unlike traditional statistical reports, every metric was clickable and linked to an automatic playlist of the corresponding actions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Users could:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/ul>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Each profile included contextualised performance data such as crossing accuracy, duel success rate, expected goals (xG)<\/strong>, interceptions and defensive actions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n These indicators allowed professionals to build qualitative assessments supported by verifiable quantitative data.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The InStat Index<\/strong> generated a performance score for every match, taking into account not only raw statistics but also contextual factors such as league level, opposition quality and the importance of actions within the game.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This score made it possible to compare players competing in different leagues using common criteria. For agents searching for undervalued talent in lesser-known leagues, this represented a significant advantage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n One of InStat\u2019s <\/strong>key reliability claims was its quality-control process<\/strong>. Every match was analysed by at least two people before being reviewed by a supervisor. This rigorous approach to data collection differentiated the platform from fully automated databases.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The acquisition of InStat<\/strong> formed part of a broader strategy that reshaped the sports analysis tools<\/a> market in the early 2020s.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hudl <\/strong>is an American company founded in 2006, originally specialising in video analysis for college football and baseball teams. Its growth strategy relied heavily on targeted acquisitions in the sports data sector.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/ul>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hudl\u2019s acquisition of InStat<\/strong> had a direct impact on football analytics. Hudl made Wyscout its primary platform for football and progressively migrated InStat Football users to Wyscout<\/a><\/strong>. This transition was supported through dedicated training programmes provided to clubs and professionals.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Today, InStat still exists under the Hudl Instat brand<\/strong>, but its positioning has evolved. The platform is now more heavily focused on basketball and ice hockey.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n For football agents in 2026<\/a>, the conclusion is simple: InStat Football no longer exists as an independent platform<\/strong>. Football subscriptions and analytics are now integrated into Wyscout. However, the underlying methodology remains the same, and understanding it helps explain the DNA of modern scouting tools.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Questions about the differences between InStat and Wyscout<\/strong> come up frequently. For years, the two platforms competed directly in the football scouting market. Their acquisitions by Hudl gradually transformed them into complementary tools<\/strong> before eventually consolidating football operations into a single platform<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n InStat and Wyscout<\/strong> ultimately represented two different approaches to combining video and data analysis in football. Their integration under Hudl therefore appeared logical, and combining both ecosystems created an even more comprehensive scouting tool<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"Player](\"https:\/\/cdn.fifa.sportsagentinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29103227\/crea-instat-1024x632.webp\")
<\/figure>\nWhat Is InStat?<\/h2>\n
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The 4 Key Features of InStat<\/h2>\n
1. A Video Database Combined With Statistics<\/h3>\n
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2. Detailed Player and Team Profiles<\/h3>\n
3. The InStat Index: A Match-by-Match Impact Score<\/h3>\n
4. Human Verification for Every Match<\/h3>\n
Hudl's Acquisition of InStat: What Changed?<\/h2>\n
Timeline of the Acquisition<\/h3>\n
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The Consequences for InStat<\/h3>\n
Understanding the Differences Between InStat and Wyscout<\/h2>\n
Comparison Between InStat and Wyscout<\/h3>\n
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\n \nCriteria<\/th>\n InStat (Historical Football Version)<\/th>\n Wyscout (Current Version)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Founded<\/strong><\/td>\n Moscow, 2007<\/td>\n Genoa, 2004<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Owner<\/strong><\/td>\n Hudl (since 2021)<\/td>\n Hudl (since 2019)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Current Football Usage<\/strong><\/td>\n Migrated to Wyscout<\/td>\n Main active platform<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Key Strength<\/strong><\/td>\n Granular data, InStat Index<\/td>\n Coverage of 600+ competitions, scouting interface<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Competitions Covered<\/strong><\/td>\n Historically 100+ leagues<\/td>\n 600+ competitions (65% exclusive)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Player Profiles<\/strong><\/td>\n 960,000+ (historical)<\/td>\n 550,000+ (active)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n How FIFA Agents Used InStat<\/h2>\n