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'''Wyscout''' is an Italian company that supports [[scout (association football)|football scouting]], match analysis and [[Transfer (association football)|transfer dynamics]]. The company was founded in [[Genoa]], [[Italy]] in 2004,<ref name="theguardian1">[https://www.theguardian.com/football/2012/dec/13/scouting-transfer-window-new-stars Scouting enters brave new world as clubs step up search for talent]. ''[[The Guardian]]'' (13 December 2012)</ref> and it has been located in [[Chiavari]] since January 2008.
'''Wyscout''' is an Italian company specializing in football analytics. Founded in Genoa in 2004, it offers video analysis tools and databases to support scouting, match analysis, and player transfers.<ref name="theguardian1">{{Cite news |last=Riach |first=James |date=2012-12-13 |title=Scouting enters brave new world as clubs step up search for talent |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2012/dec/13/scouting-transfer-window-new-stars |access-date=2024-08-02 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>


The company provides in-depth data on player performance, team tactics, and match patterns for coaches, teams, and players.
Wyscout provides [[video analysis]] tools and digital databases regarding performances and matches for football coaches, teams, and players. These tools give a detailed view of a large number of athletes’ individual performances, patterns of play, and tactical strategy.


==History==
==History==
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[[File:Wyscout Company Team as of December 2012 CC.jpg|347px|thumbnail|left|Wyscout Company Team as of December 2012]]
[[File:Wyscout Company Team as of December 2012 CC.jpg|347px|thumbnail|left|Wyscout Company Team as of December 2012]]


===2010–Present: Growth===
===2010–2018: Growth===
In 2010 the company published a new major release of its main product, Wyscout Platform 2 (website and [[iOS]] versions); this was the release that made the product the visibility in the football scouting business now. In 2011, Wyscout organized the first Wyscout Forum, a football related event, in [[Milan]], [[Italy]].
In 2010, the company released a significant update to its primary product, Wyscout Platform 2, accessible via website and iOS. This version marked a turning point, significantly increasing the product's visibility within the football scouting industry. The following year, Wyscout hosted its inaugural football-focused event, the Wyscout Forum, in Milan, Italy.


In August 2012, former [[Italy|Italian]] [[Prime Minister of Italy|Prime Minister]] [[Mario Monti]] said that Wyscout is "a good example of Italian Technological Company that made him remember what he saw during his past years in the [[Silicon Valley]]".<ref>[http://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2012/08/20/da-impiegato-a-imprenditore-grazie-alla-passione-per-calcio/329713/ Chi è l’imprenditore a cui Monti ha fatto i complimenti? L’ideatore di Wyscout | Il Fatto Quotidiano]. ''Il Fatto Quotidiano''.it (20 August 2012).</ref><ref name="siliconvalleybusinessjournal1">[http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/print-edition/2013/07/12/big-data-gives-pro-sports-scouts-an-edge.html?page=all; Big Data gives pro sports scouts an edge]. ''[[Silicon Valley Business Journal]]'' (12 July 2012).</ref>
In August 2012, former Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti praised Wyscout as a prime example of an Italian technology company, drawing comparisons to his observations during previous visits to [[Silicon Valley]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-08-20 |title=Chi è l'imprenditore a cui Monti ha fatto i complimenti? L'ideatore di Wyscout |url=http://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2012/08/20/da-impiegato-a-imprenditore-grazie-alla-passione-per-calcio/329713/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=Il Fatto Quotidiano |language=it-IT}}</ref><ref name="siliconvalleybusinessjournal1">{{Cite web |title=Big Data gives pro sports scouts an edge |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/print-edition/2013/07/12/big-data-gives-pro-sports-scouts-an-edge.html?page=all; |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=www.bizjournals.com}}</ref>


Since 2015 the style and the fonts of the Wyscout logo are used by the Wylab (a coworking space based in [[Chiavari]], [[Italy]]) due an agreement; even if the two subjects are not related at all.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wylab.net/en/about-us/|title=About Us|publisher=}}</ref>
Since 2015 the style and the fonts of the Wyscout logo are used by the Wylab (a coworking space based in [[Chiavari]], [[Italy]]) due an agreement; even if the two subjects are not related at all.<ref>{{cite web |title=About Us |url=https://www.wylab.net/en/about-us/ |website=wylab.net |publisher=}}</ref>

===2019: Acquired by Hudl===
On August 19, 2019, [[Hudl]] acquired Wyscout.


==Products and services==
==Products and services==
===Wyscout Platform===
===Wyscout Platform===
====Early versions====
====Early versions====
The Wyscout Platform is a database centered around football player information. Initially launched online in March 2008 as "Wiscout" (version 0.1), it offered basic player statistics and DVD ordering services. By December 2008, the platform evolved (version 0.2) to include online streaming of requested matches through standalone HTML webpages. Further development led to the release of Wiscout Platform 0.3 in February 2009, enabling users to watch streamed matches directly within the Google Chrome browser. While this version marked a step towards in-platform streaming, the available match content was limited at the time.
The Wyscout Platform is a [[database]] containing information about footballers. It was published online in March 2008, with the name "Wiscout", and that version was called 0.1. The platform consisted in a website where it was possible to order DVDs via Express Courier and to browse the footballer stats as height, weight, etc.
In December 2008, the company started to provide standalone online HTML webpages with an embedded online video player to stream the football matches requested by their clients (Wiscout 0.2).
Wiscout Platform 0.3 was released and made accessible from [[Google Chrome]] in February 2009, there was the possibility to watch streamed football matches within the online platform, there was a small quantity of games available at the beginning.


====Wiscout Platform====
====Wiscout Platform====
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==Reception==
==Reception==
During the years 2012–2013, both ''The Guardian'' and ''The Independent'' wrote about the Wyscout Platform spending good words in reference to the dimensions of its database,<ref name="theguardian1"/><ref name="independent1">[https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/from-royals-to-the-palace--boy-scout-by-appointment-8762484.html From royals to the palace boy-scout by appointment]. ''[[The Independent]]'' (14 August 2013).</ref> ''The Guardian'' also praised the possibility to spot potential skilled footballers using the online platform.<ref name="theguardian1"/>
During the years 2012–2013, both ''The Guardian'' and ''The Independent'' wrote about the Wyscout Platform spending good words in reference to the dimensions of its database.<ref name="theguardian1"/><ref name="independent1">{{Cite web |date=August 14, 2013 |title=From Royals to the Palace – boy scout by appointment |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/from-royals-to-the-palace-boy-scout-by-appointment-8762484.html |website=independent.co.uk}}</ref> ''The Guardian'' also praised the possibility to spot potential skilled footballers using the online platform.<ref name="theguardian1"/>


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Latest revision as of 17:59, 10 October 2024

44°18′51″N 9°19′23″E / 44.31424°N 9.32309°E / 44.31424; 9.32309

Wyscout Spa
FormerlySport Video Service Sas (2004–2007)
Wisport Srl (2008–2009)
Wi Srl (2009)
Wy Srl (2009–2013)
Company typeSPA
IndustryFootball Scouting, Match Analysis, Football Transfers
Founded2004; 20 years ago (2004) in Genoa, Italy
FoundersMatteo Campodonico,[1] Simone Falzetti[1]
HeadquartersCorso Colombo 7-9-11[2],
Chiavari
,
Italy
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsWyscout Platform
ServicesWyscout Forum
Revenue€13 million[3] (2019)
OwnerHudl[4]
Number of employees
80~ (2019)
Websitewyscout.com

Wyscout is an Italian company specializing in football analytics. Founded in Genoa in 2004, it offers video analysis tools and databases to support scouting, match analysis, and player transfers.[5]

The company provides in-depth data on player performance, team tactics, and match patterns for coaches, teams, and players.

History

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2004–2010: Early years, B2B commercialization

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During the years 2004–2010, the company business was about on demand Football Matches Analysis, WebTVs, Advertising, DVB-T TV broadcasting, and the Capello Index project.

In 2008, the Wyscout company, received capital for the business development from the local area (Chiavari) businessman Antonio Gozzi.[6]

A very early version of the Wyscout Platform was released in March 2008. The company changed several names during the years 2004–2010 (Sport Video Service, Wisport, Wi, Wigroup, Wysport, WY, Wygroup) the final and current name of the company is Wyscout since May 2010.

Wyscout Company Team as of December 2012

2010–2018: Growth

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In 2010, the company released a significant update to its primary product, Wyscout Platform 2, accessible via website and iOS. This version marked a turning point, significantly increasing the product's visibility within the football scouting industry. The following year, Wyscout hosted its inaugural football-focused event, the Wyscout Forum, in Milan, Italy.

In August 2012, former Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti praised Wyscout as a prime example of an Italian technology company, drawing comparisons to his observations during previous visits to Silicon Valley.[7][8]

Since 2015 the style and the fonts of the Wyscout logo are used by the Wylab (a coworking space based in Chiavari, Italy) due an agreement; even if the two subjects are not related at all.[9]

2019: Acquired by Hudl

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On August 19, 2019, Hudl acquired Wyscout.

Products and services

[edit]

Wyscout Platform

[edit]

Early versions

[edit]

The Wyscout Platform is a database centered around football player information. Initially launched online in March 2008 as "Wiscout" (version 0.1), it offered basic player statistics and DVD ordering services. By December 2008, the platform evolved (version 0.2) to include online streaming of requested matches through standalone HTML webpages. Further development led to the release of Wiscout Platform 0.3 in February 2009, enabling users to watch streamed matches directly within the Google Chrome browser. While this version marked a step towards in-platform streaming, the available match content was limited at the time.

Wiscout Platform

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In Spring 2009, the company released Wiscout Platform 1.0 through customized Set-top boxes, it was possible to have access to the video database through an HDTV. In Spring 2010, the name of the product was changed in Wyscout Platform.

Wyscout Platform 2

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It was published online as a website on March 5, 2010. The GUI of this version was very different from the previous one, displaying flags of all the nations in the home page, and the submenus displayed lists of all the leagues, teams, and players of the selected country.

Wyscout Platform 3

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Wyscout Platform 3 was released on March 5, 2012, via website and as an iOS App.[8]

Wyscout 4

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Wyscout 4 is available as a website since June 2014.

Wyscout 4, released in June 2014

Wyscout Forum

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The Wyscout Forum is a B2B event where football agents, football clubs and players agencies deal together; it principally works as a hub of connection between them. The Wyscout Forum is generally held in the executive suites of football stadiums or hotels of global cities like London, Rio de Janeiro, Abu Dhabi, Barcelona, Moscow and Milan. The first Wyscout Forum took place in spring 2011. As of April 2014, there have been nine editions of the Wyscout Forum.

Wyscout Forum Summer 2013, Camp Nou Executive Suites, Barcelona

Reception

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During the years 2012–2013, both The Guardian and The Independent wrote about the Wyscout Platform spending good words in reference to the dimensions of its database.[5][10] The Guardian also praised the possibility to spot potential skilled footballers using the online platform.[5]


References

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  1. ^ a b "Come tre italiani hanno cambiato il calcio mondiale". 16 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Wyscout - Football Professional Videos and Data Platform". Wyscout.
  3. ^ "The World's Biggest Soccer Clubs Find A 'Smarter' Way To Scout Transfer Targets". Forbes. 14 April 2019.
  4. ^ "Hudl absorbs Wyscout to bolster football offering". www.sportindustry.biz. 31 July 2019.
  5. ^ a b c Riach, James (13 December 2012). "Scouting enters brave new world as clubs step up search for talent". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  6. ^ "Wyscout, lo scouting calcistico si fa online - Wired.it". 11 June 2012. Archived from the original on 11 June 2012.
  7. ^ "Chi è l'imprenditore a cui Monti ha fatto i complimenti? L'ideatore di Wyscout". Il Fatto Quotidiano (in Italian). 20 August 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Big Data gives pro sports scouts an edge". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  9. ^ "About Us". wylab.net.
  10. ^ "From Royals to the Palace – boy scout by appointment". independent.co.uk. 14 August 2013.
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