Samuel Edward Hutchinson (born 3 August 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for AFC Wimbledon.

[14] Following another knee injury, Hutchinson went back to Chelsea in September for an injection that was intended to clear up the problem by the October international break; the treatment did not work and he was still out through mid-December, missing fifteen games.

[33] His first goal on his return to the club would be against Derby County on the final day of the season, but the result would eventually see Sheffield Wednesday relegated back to League One.

After impressing manager Paul Ince, Hutchinson signed a two-year contract on 20 July 2022, which runs till June 2024.

[41] On 10 December 2024, Hutchinson joined League Two side AFC Wimbledon on a one-month deal, lasting until 8 January 2025,[42] which was extended until the end of the 2024-25 season.

[43] Hutchinson played for England at under-18 and under-19 youth international level; he missed the 2008 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship tournament through injury, and would have been the country's captain.

His manager at Forest, Sean O'Driscoll, remarked that Hutchinson "can play right-back or right centre-half", adding "he's a bit John Terry-esque".

[12] However, during his time at Sheffield Wednesday, he evolved into "an old-fashioned midfielder who marauds into tackles"; Hutchinson believes that since the recovery from his knee injury, he has become "even more full-blooded".