Sam Hutchinson
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Samuel Edward "Sam" Hutchinson (born 3 August 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays for Chelsea
, as a centre back or a right back.
Hutchinson endured an injury fiesta during much of the 2005–06 and 2006–07 seasons but was nonetheless tipped to be a future first team player by former manager José Mourinho
. He made his first team debut for Chelsea on 13 May 2007 in a Premier League encounter with Everton
. He was taken on the first team tour of the USA, prior to the 2007–08 season.
On 20 August 2007, Hutchinson signed a new four-year contract, keeping him at Stamford Bridge
until 2011. After just five reserve games in the 2007–08 season, an injury brought his season to a halt. Further recovery time was needed in the middle of that season, limiting him to just six league games.
On 18 July 2009, Hutchinson made a substitute appearance in a pre-season game against Seattle Sounders, he came on for Ashley Cole
in the second half. On 26 July 2009, he started for Chelsea against Club America
. On 23 August, Hutchinson made his second appearance in the Premier League
as an 86th minute substitute against West London rivals
Fulham
. On 23 September, he made his first start and played until the 77th minute, being replaced by captain John Terry
, against West London rivals Queens Park Rangers
in the League Cup
. He made his second league appearance of the season, coming on as a substitute against Stoke City
where he set up Frank Lampard
's second goal of the game in a 7–0 hammering of the Potters.
in March 2007. On 14 November 2007, he was named England under-19
captain ahead of the friendly
with Germany. He was a regular for the U19s in the 2008 European Championship qualifying
but missed the tournament through injury. He was called up to the U21s
for a qualifier against Macedonia on 9 October 2009 but did not leave the bench.
injury which happened during the three seasons, Hutchinson decided to retire from football in August 2010 aged 21. In total in his career he made one starting appearance for Chelsea and three appearances as a substitute.
After retirement Hutchinson will work at the club's academy while also studying sports science at university. He will later pursue coaching qualifications.
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
, as a centre back or a right back.
Club career
Hutchinson joined the Chelsea youth academy at age nine and progressed into a third-year scholar and the reserve team captain. He turned professional in August 2006. Also able to play at centre-back, Hutchinson was the second highest appearance maker in the Chelsea youth team one season.Hutchinson endured an injury fiesta during much of the 2005–06 and 2006–07 seasons but was nonetheless tipped to be a future first team player by former manager José Mourinho
José Mourinho
José Mário dos Santos Félix Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager and the current manager of Real Madrid. He is commonly known as "The Special One".Mourinho is regarded by some players, coaches and critics as the best ever coach in football....
. He made his first team debut for Chelsea on 13 May 2007 in a Premier League encounter with Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
. He was taken on the first team tour of the USA, prior to the 2007–08 season.
On 20 August 2007, Hutchinson signed a new four-year contract, keeping him at Stamford Bridge
Stamford Bridge (stadium)
Stamford Bridge is a football stadium in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, West London, and is the home of Chelsea Football Club. The stadium is located within the Moore Park Estate also known as Walham Green and is often referred to as simply The Bridge...
until 2011. After just five reserve games in the 2007–08 season, an injury brought his season to a halt. Further recovery time was needed in the middle of that season, limiting him to just six league games.
On 18 July 2009, Hutchinson made a substitute appearance in a pre-season game against Seattle Sounders, he came on for Ashley Cole
Ashley Cole
Ashley Cole is an Barbadian-English professional footballer who plays for Chelsea and the England national team. He plays as a left-back and has been named one of the best in the world....
in the second half. On 26 July 2009, he started for Chelsea against Club America
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
. On 23 August, Hutchinson made his second appearance in the Premier League
FA Premier League
The Premier League is an English professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the English football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 20 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with The Football League. The Premier...
as an 86th minute substitute against West London rivals
West London derby
The West London Derby is the name given to a football derby played between any two of Brentford, Chelsea, Fulham and Queens Park Rangers.The West London derby is less prominent than other such derbies in English football, owing to the teams often being in separate divisions. Chelsea did not face...
Fulham
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
. On 23 September, he made his first start and played until the 77th minute, being replaced by captain John Terry
John Terry
John George Terry is an English professional footballer. Terry plays in a centre back position and is the captain of Chelsea in the Premier League...
, against West London rivals Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
in the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
. He made his second league appearance of the season, coming on as a substitute against Stoke City
Stoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
where he set up Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard
Frank James Lampard is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Chelsea and the England national team. He also holds the position of vice-captain for his club side...
's second goal of the game in a 7–0 hammering of the Potters.
International career
Hutchinson made his debut for the England under-18sEngland national under-18 football team
-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the friendly match against Slovakia.-Recent call-ups:The following players have also been called up to the England under-18 squad and remain eligible.-References:...
in March 2007. On 14 November 2007, he was named England under-19
England national under-19 football team
-Other matches:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the friendly match against Denmark.- Recent call-ups :The following players have also been called up to the England under-19 squad and remain eligible.-Past squads:...
captain ahead of the friendly
Exhibition game
An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
with Germany. He was a regular for the U19s in the 2008 European Championship qualifying
2008 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification
UEFA U-19 Championship 2008 was the first round of qualifications for the Final Tournament of 2008 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship. 52 teams are split into 13 groups of 4 and teams in each group play each other once. The top two teams in each group and the two best third-placed teams...
but missed the tournament through injury. He was called up to the U21s
England national under-21 football team
England's national Under-21 football team, also known as England Under-21s or England U21, is considered to be the feeder team for the England national football team....
for a qualifier against Macedonia on 9 October 2009 but did not leave the bench.
Retirement
Because of the continuous and prolonged kneeKnee
The knee joint joins the thigh with the leg and consists of two articulations: one between the fibula and tibia, and one between the femur and patella. It is the largest joint in the human body and is very complicated. The knee is a mobile trocho-ginglymus , which permits flexion and extension as...
injury which happened during the three seasons, Hutchinson decided to retire from football in August 2010 aged 21. In total in his career he made one starting appearance for Chelsea and three appearances as a substitute.
After retirement Hutchinson will work at the club's academy while also studying sports science at university. He will later pursue coaching qualifications.