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Jacob Hutchinson (born 8 April 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for club Colchester United.

Career
Born in Colchester, Hutchinson joined Colchester United from Brighton & Hove Albion in 2018. He had a loan spell at East Grinstead Town, scoring once in two appearances in the Isthmian League South East Division in December 2018.

Hutchinson joined Isthmian League North Division side Grays Athletic on loan on 14 February 2019. He scored five goals in seven appearances between March and April 2019.

In September 2019, Hutchinson made one appearance on loan at Isthmian League North Division side Maldon & Tiptree, scoring in the Alan Turvey Trophy.

Later the same season, Hutchinson went on loan to Isthmian League Premier Division side Brightlingsea Regent. He made two cup and two league appearances between October and November 2019. He then joined Hitchin Town on loan in November 2019. Between November 2019 and February 2020, he scored six goals in 13 Southern League Premier Division Central appearances, and registered seven goals in 15 games in all competitions.

On 11 January 2020, Hutchinson travelled with Colchester's first-team for their game at Morecambe, though he did not make the final 18-man squad.

In March 2020, Hutchinson was nominated for a League Football Education award. He made 'The 11' shortlist, which recognises the progress of under-18 players on apprenticeships.

In summer 2020, Hutchinson signed his first professional development contract with Colchester after completing his two-year apprenticeship.

On 26 October 2021, Hutchinson joined National League South side Tonbridge Angels in month-long loan deal. He made his debut from the substitutes bench in Angels' 2–0 home defeat by Oxford City on 30 October.