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InStat

InStat is a sports performance analysis company founded in 2007 in , , that specializes in providing video and data analytics solutions for professional leagues, clubs, players, and media in , , , and . Originally established by Alexander Ivanskiy, the company developed advanced tools for assessing player and team performance, including the InStat Scout platform, which offers a comprehensive database of matches, statistics, and video highlights accessible via web for scouting and tactical analysis. By 2022, InStat had grown to serve over 2,000 teams worldwide, including clients from major leagues such as the NBA, NHL, and various European competitions, enabling data-driven decisions for coaching, recruitment, and game preparation. In August 2022, , a leading sports technology provider serving over 200,000 teams across more than 40 sports, acquired InStat to expand its multi-sport offerings, particularly in and , while enhancing analysis in emerging markets. Post-acquisition, InStat's products integrated with 's , including Hudl Sportscode for seamless event tagging and timeline creation, and now feature a video library exceeding 500,000 matches from 70,000 teams and 60,000 players. Key features include stats-linked video playlists for quick insight sharing, , opponent scouting, and collaboration tools that support coaches and analysts in identifying strengths, weaknesses, and talent opportunities. This integration has positioned InStat as a cornerstone of 's professional solutions, trusted globally for its objective performance metrics and user-friendly interface that accelerates workflows in high-stakes environments.

History

Founding and Early Years

InStat was founded in 2007 in , , by Alexander Ivansky, a former sports , with an initial focus on providing statistical data and performance analysis for to media outlets and professional clubs. The company emerged during a period of growing interest in data-driven insights for sports, positioning itself as a pioneer in video and statistical tools to evaluate player and team performance. Early operations centered on the Russian market, where InStat supplied detailed metrics to support and tactical decision-making. In its formative years, InStat expanded its offerings to include web-based platforms for comprehensive player evaluation, linking directly to video footage for enhanced analysis. By introducing advanced tracking capabilities around the mid-2010s, the company improved data accuracy for match performance metrics, such as player positioning and fitness levels. These innovations allowed InStat to serve a broader range of clients in and begin branching into other disciplines like , , and . The company's early growth was marked by rapid international adoption, culminating in a network of over 900 representatives worldwide by 2020, reflecting its expansion from a Moscow-based startup to a global leader in . This milestone underscored InStat's commitment to scalable, high-quality data services that supported professional teams in optimizing strategies and talent identification.

International Expansion

InStat began its international expansion in earnest around 2019, establishing regional offices to better serve global clients outside its Russian origins. The company opened its first North American office in , , in 2019, and its European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, by 2022. These moves supported InStat's growth into professional leagues across and , where it provided performance analysis for soccer, , and other sports. By 2022, the company served over 2,000 teams, national teams, and organizations worldwide, analyzing more than 2,000 games weekly. This expansion was bolstered by a network of over 900 representatives facilitating data collection and analysis globally. Key to this phase were early partnerships with academies and leagues in and soccer. For instance, in 2021, InStat signed an agreement with the to deliver advanced and performance tools to its ECNL-level soccer teams, aiding and . Similar collaborations in included multi-year deals with leagues like the [Canadian Sport School Hockey League](/page/the Canadian) starting in 2021 and the .

Acquisition by Hudl

On August 18, 2022, , a leading provider of sports performance analysis software, completed its acquisition of InStat, a company specializing in video and data analytics for elite sports. This deal integrated InStat's extensive library of match footage and statistical tools into 's broader ecosystem, enabling enhanced video exchange, live data processing, and scouting capabilities across professional leagues. The acquisition aimed to strengthen 's offerings for coaches and analysts by combining InStat's sport-specific expertise with 's cloud-based platform, serving over 2,000 teams in major competitions worldwide. Following the acquisition, introduced rebranding elements for select sports, notably adopting "Hudl InStat" for its basketball and ice hockey software solutions. This rebranding facilitated seamless enhancements in live data tagging, automated clip generation, and scouting reports, allowing users to access real-time performance metrics and opponent more efficiently within the unified . For instance, Hudl InStat now supports advanced features like instant post-game breakdowns, which integrate video highlights with quantitative stats to aid tactical decision-making in high-stakes environments such as the NBA and NHL. Post-acquisition developments have focused on product evolution and synergies, with significant expansions by 2025 including deeper integrations between and Hudl Sportscode for workflows, as well as acquisitions enhancing capabilities: FastModel in March 2025 for game preparation tools in and , SportContract in August 2025 for video , and Athletic Data Innovations in October 2025 for advanced movement metrics. These integrations enable custom tagging systems, automated event timelines, and clip playlist transfers, streamlining processes from to player development—for example, allowing analysts to layer InStat's global player with Sportscode's tactical breakdowns for faster insights into team strategies. Such advancements have been highlighted in professional contexts, where the combined tools reduce analysis time from days to hours, supporting data-driven adjustments during seasons. Despite these integrations, the core InStat branding has remained independent for and offerings, preserving its established identity among clubs and scouts in those disciplines. This approach allows InStat to continue delivering specialized video libraries and metrics for soccer leagues and futsal competitions while benefiting from Hudl's technological resources, such as improved and AI-driven enhancements, to advance broader sports tech innovations without disrupting existing user workflows.

Products and Services

InStat Scout

InStat Scout is a web-based platform designed for sports scouting and performance analysis, initially launched in 2012 by InStat Sport. It provides scouts, coaches, and analysts with access to extensive video footage and statistical data synchronized for seamless review. The platform supports multiple languages and is utilized globally for evaluating athletes across professional and amateur levels. In March 2020, InStat Scout was updated to version 5.0, introducing advanced player profile sections that include career summaries, interactive shooting maps, and customizable performance visualizations. This version expanded coverage to more than 150,000 , with integrated stats and video clips from thousands of matches, enabling detailed breakdowns of individual and team performances. By 2021, the database had grown to encompass over 960,000 players worldwide, alongside substantial archives for other disciplines. As of 2025, the platform's video library exceeds 500,000 matches from 70,000 teams and 60,000 across and , in addition to coverage. Key tools within InStat Scout focus on performance metrics derived from match tracking data, such as key actions, positional heatmaps, and event frequencies. Users can conduct player comparisons via interactive charts and filters, highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and trends over time—for instance, contrasting a forward's goal-scoring efficiency against league averages. These capabilities support the generation of tailored scouting reports, aiding in objective talent assessment without requiring on-site presence. The platform facilitates talent identification for clubs in , , and by combining video search tools with statistical insights, allowing quick retrieval of relevant clips for opponent analysis or decisions. For example, organizations use it to track player movements and in real-game scenarios, while teams leverage it for evaluating patterns and defensive contributions.

InStat Reports

InStat Reports offer automated generation of statistical, tactical, and analyses derived from match , enabling teams to evaluate performance efficiently post-game. Statistical reports detail technical actions such as completion rates, while tactical reports assess positional play and patterns. reports quantify physical demands, including distance covered and high-intensity efforts, using tracking to inform and adjustments. Users can employ customizable templates to create tailored player profiles, team overviews, and visualizations of performance trends over multiple matches. These templates allow selection of key metrics like pass accuracy (calculated as successful passes divided by total attempts), peak speed during sprints, and endurance indicators such as total high-speed running . Derived from optical tracking and video tagging, these metrics support data-driven insights into individual and collective contributions. Reports are delivered in digital formats accessible via web platforms and mobile apps, tailored for coaches reviewing session plans, scouts evaluating prospects, and agents monitoring client development. Following Hudl's acquisition of InStat, processing times for report generation have been enhanced through integrated infrastructure, enabling delivery of automated statistics and linked video clips within hours of match completion. Video elements from InStat tools can be briefly incorporated to contextualize statistical findings.

InStat AutoCrop

InStat AutoCrop is an automated system developed by InStat for recording matches in team sports, utilizing a panoramic camera to provide comprehensive field coverage without requiring a dedicated cameraman. The system employs a algorithm that processes each frame in , dynamically centering the image on the positions of all outfield and the to ensure focused tracking while avoiding abrupt zooms or shifts. This minimizes human intervention, limited primarily to initial setup such as camera placement, computer connection, and verification, thereby streamlining the collection of high-quality match footage for subsequent analysis. Key features of InStat AutoCrop include multi-angle panoramic recording that captures the entire playing area, real-time algorithmic editing for precise cropping around the action, and significant reductions in manual efforts compared to traditional filming methods. Integrated within the broader InStat Kinematic System, which may incorporate multiple cameras, the tool supports efficient data gathering by automatically generating ready-to-use video feeds that highlight player movements and key events. These capabilities enable seamless integration into workflows, where the captured footage serves as a foundation for performance evaluation in InStat Scout. The system finds primary applications in professional leagues for (soccer) and , facilitating efficient during competitive matches by ensuring complete coverage of player actions across the field or court. For instance, it has been utilized in longitudinal studies of elite soccer players in Montenegro's top divisions, tracking metrics such as total distance covered and high-intensity runs over multiple seasons to inform tactical insights. Similarly, its deployment in supports automated documentation of fast-paced gameplay, reducing logistical burdens for clubs and enabling rapid access to visual data for coaching and strategy development. Following 's acquisition of InStat in 2022, AutoCrop has seen enhancements through integrations with 's hardware ecosystem, notably allowing seamless uploading of footage from the AI-powered camera directly into the InStat platform. This compatibility expands capture options for professional users, combining AutoCrop's algorithmic cropping with 's automated tracking hardware to further optimize video quality and workflow efficiency in supported sports.

InStat Media

InStat Media provides specialized services for broadcasters and media outlets, delivering feeds, , and customized reports to support live TV broadcasts and online coverage of sports s. These offerings enable seamless of into programming, enhancing viewer engagement through instant access to match and insights. Key components include tools for on-air visualizations derived from core tracking , such as movement patterns and highlights, which broadcasters use to overlay dynamic during transmissions. For instance, InStat's feeds are compatible with production systems that generate enhancements like positional for , , and matches. InStat has established partnerships with select media organizations to supply statistics and insights, exemplified by its with DSport for the production and data delivery of all 110 Hero games using an eight-camera setup. This partnership facilitates comprehensive statistical reporting and visual aids for broadcast audiences. Following Hudl's acquisition of InStat in August , InStat Media expanded its scope to incorporate Hudl's global network of clients across multiple sports, extending real-time data and visualization services to international broadcasters and online platforms for broader coverage in , , and .

InStat TV

InStat TV, launched in 2021 as InStat's dedicated broadcasting service, represents the company's expansion into live sports production and distribution. Initially focused on leagues through a prior multi-year deal to produce and broadcast matches from the second-tier football championship, it evolved into a full streaming service, offering live and on-demand content for fans worldwide. As a streaming , InStat TV specializes in , , , and , providing access to lesser-known leagues and international tournaments through flexible subscription models such as , team passes, and league packages. Key features include searchable playlists for full matches, ball-in-play sequences, highlights, and player-specific actions, along with tools like score-hiding and event timelines for shots, goals, fouls, and substitutions. The service has grown through rights acquisitions, including a three-season deal for Spain's starting in 2022, which added third-tier broadcasts to its portfolio. InStat TV's production capabilities encompass professional multi-camera setups and integrated commentary to deliver engaging broadcasts, often enhanced by InStat's proprietary analysis for real-time insights during streams. Following Hudl's acquisition of InStat in August 2022, the platform has accelerated its global expansion, reaching broader international audiences with improved accessibility and content distribution. In , enhancements for streaming were implemented via a strategic partnership with Black Bear Sports Group, integrating live coverage from leagues such as the (NCDC) and (USPHL) directly into the Hudl InStat ecosystem. Broadcasts may incorporate data feeds from InStat Media for added statistical depth.

Coverage and Impact

Sports Disciplines

InStat's primary focus lies in (soccer), where it utilizes detailed tracking methodologies, including kinematic systems with six cameras positioned around the field to record player positions, movements, and fitness data at high resolution. This approach enables the generation of models and event-based statistics, supporting in-depth of tactical patterns and individual performances across professional leagues. The company provides secondary coverage in , adapting its video tools to capture the unique indoor dynamics of the sport, such as rapid transitions and confined-space interactions, through platforms like that break down into key episodes. In , InStat covers player movement tracking and shot , integrating video libraries with advanced statistics to visualize trajectories, contest rates, and efficiency metrics. The platform draws from its overall database exceeding 500,000 matches from 70,000 teams and 60,000 players across multiple sports. For ice hockey, InStat analyzes puck and player speed metrics alongside other performance indicators, drawing from extensive game footage to assess speed bursts, positioning, and on-ice contributions in professional and club competitions. In handball, InStat provides video and data analytics for performance evaluation, including player tracking and tactical insights, supporting teams in professional leagues. Following its acquisition by Hudl in August 2022, InStat evolved into a multi-sport platform, leveraging Hudl's integrations for sport-specific features like enhanced video syncing and customizable dashboards. These discipline-specific methodologies support broader product applications, such as scouting and reporting tools.

Clients and Partnerships

InStat serves over 2,000 professional and amateur teams worldwide, including organizations in major leagues such as the NBA, NHL, and , where its analytics support performance evaluation and strategic decision-making. Elite clubs like , Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain utilize InStat's data for player scouting and tactical analysis, contributing to its influence on global talent identification. Media outlets, including Sportal365, access InStat's database to provide detailed statistics on teams and players from global leagues. Key partnerships have expanded InStat's reach in scouting and collegiate sports. In 2020, InStat collaborated with HockeyTech to integrate its hockey analysis platform into RinkNet, enabling seamless access for organizations to scout players more efficiently. The following year, InStat signed a two-year agreement with the (CCHA) to deliver video analysis and statistical services to its member institutions, enhancing performance insights for teams. Following 's acquisition of InStat in , integrations have deepened with youth and elite academies since . In , Hudl expanded its partnership with the (ECNL), providing video and data tools to over 600 clubs and academies, including the Virginia Development Academy, to support player development and recruitment. Additional collaborations, such as with the Elite Academy League and Black Bear Sports Group for the North American Championship Development (NCDC) and (USPHL), have integrated InStat's capabilities to influence talent pathways at elite levels. These alliances underscore InStat's role in shaping performance strategies and across professional, collegiate, and environments.

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