Here is all you need to know about Omari Hutchinson along with his age, career, bio, style of play and Chelsea contract
The highly-rated youngster Omari Hutchinson was one of the prominent stars who led Ipswich Town to the Premier League. The 20-year-old is currently one of the hottest prospects in the Premier League and has returned to Chelsea who had sent him on loan.
And even though he has returned to Chelsea as per reports due to a lack of space in the squad there are several Premier League clubs and clubs from abroad who want the young player including Ipswich Town in whose promotion he played a vital role by recording 10 goals and 5 assists in 44 games.
Who is Chelsea’s Omari Hutchinson, bio, age, height, position, style of play Chelsea contract and salary
🔵 Chelsea, set to discuss Omari Hutchinson’s future with player’s camp after he won Young Player of the Season with 11 goals and 6 assists.
New loan, concrete possibility — with PL, Eredivisie and Bundesliga clubs keen… and Ipswich Town still hoping to keep Omari at the club. pic.twitter.com/CV97YsERXs
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 8, 2024
Who is Omari Hutchinson?
Omari Hutchinson was born on December 30, 2003, in London, United Kingdom however the 20-year-old chose to play for the Jamaican National football team. He stands 1.74 m tall.
Omari Elijah Giraud-Hutchinson is a 20-year-old footballer born in Redhill and played as a midfielder for Ipswich Town, in England.
A look at Omari Hutchinson’s career so far
Omari Hutchinson currently playing as a winger or attacking midfielder for EFL Championship Team Ipswich Town. He is presently on loan from Chelsea Football Club which he signed back in July 2022.
These have been quite joyful days for the youngster as he led the team from Ipswich to their first top-flight appearance in almost 22 years.
In 2012, Charlton Athletic scouted and signed him while playing football in the Addicks car park. After 2 years he signed for the Arsenal U-12 team. And finally, in November 2020 he got his first professional contract with Arsenal.
In July 2022 The young prodigy decided to join Chelsea as a free agent where he made his first Professional debut on 5 January 2023 in a defeat to Nottingham Forest.
Style of Play
Omari is a versatile player who can play not only as a wide attacking winger but also as an Attacking Midfielder.
He is Left footed but is quite ambipedal as he can play with either foot but his prominent and shooting foot is left. He generally plays as a Right winger and likes to cut inside or go near the line and cross, owing to his great shooting technique he scored a few curling goals.
He’s also a deadly 1v1 player who likes to take his man on and is relentless in taking on the players. He is also known for his Speed, Agility, Skills and dribbling ability.
In one of his interviews, the 20-year-old admitted that his footballing idols are Pele, former Arsenal player Santi Cazorla and Brazilian Superstar Neymar.
Omari Hutchinson earns £14,000 per week and £728,000 per year playing for Chelsea who he has contract till June 30, 2025 till.