Shim Mheuka
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shumaira Mheuka[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 20 October 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Chelsea | ||
| Number | 76 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017–2022 | Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
| 2022–2024 | Chelsea | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Chelsea | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022 | England U15 | 4 | (2) |
| 2022–2023 | England U16 | 12 | (4) |
| 2023– | England U17 | 10 | (6) |
| 2024– | England U18 | 2 | (0) |
| 2024– | England U19 | 8 | (2) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:04, 12 December 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:16, 12 December 2024 (UTC) | |||
Shumaira "Shim" Mheuka (born 20 October 2007) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Chelsea.
Club career
[edit]Born in England to Zimbabwean parents, Mheuka joined Brighton & Hove Albion at the age of nine.[2] He progressed well through Brighton & Hove Albion's academy, making his debut at under-18 level while only fourteen years old.[3]
In July 2022, Mheuka signed with fellow Premier League club Chelsea.[4][5][6] He made his debut for Chelsea's under-18 team in a 2–1 win over West Bromwich Albion in October 2022.[7]
On 12 December 2024, Mheuka made his first-team debut for Chelsea, coming on as a second half substitute in their UEFA Conference League tie against Astana in Kazakhstan.[8]
International career
[edit]Mheuka has represented England at under-15 and under-16 level.[1] He remains eligible to represent Zimbabwe at international level.[2]
On 6 September 2023, Mheuka made his England U17 debut and scored during a 3–2 defeat to Portugal at the Pinatar Arena.[9] He was included in the squad for the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and scored during the last group game against Spain.[10] He also started in their quarter-final elimination against Italy.[11]
On 4 September 2024, Mheuka made his England U18 debut during a 2–2 draw with Portugal at the Lafarge Foot Avenir.[12]
On 9 October 2024, Mheuka made his U19 debut during a 2–1 defeat to Portugal in Marbella.[13]
Personal life
[edit]Family
[edit]His father, Malcolm, was born in Dangamvura, Mutare, Zimbabwe, and played as an attacking midfielder for the Zimbabwe Saints and Circle Cement in the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League.[2] His younger brother, Tendah, plays for the academy of Brighton & Hove Albion.[3]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 12 December 2024[14]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chelsea U21 | 2024–25 | — | — | — | — | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| Chelsea | 2024–25 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Conference League
Sponsorship
[edit]Mheuka is sponsored by German sportswear manufacturer Adidas.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Shim Mheuka". WorldFootball.net. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ a b c "Who Is Shumaira Mheuka? 15-Year-Old Zimbabwean English Starlet Signed By Chelsea". soca263updates.com. 11 July 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ a b c "Chelsea signs a teen from Mutare, Shumaira Mheuka". hararelive.com. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ Chigandiwa, Tafadzwa (15 July 2022). "Zim teenager Shumaira Mheuka signs for Chelsea developmental side". nehandaradio.com. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ Silverberg, Lucien (10 August 2022). "Photo: Chelsea complete the signing of "one of the most exciting strikers" in youth football". caughtoffside.com. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ Emmanuel, Ifeanyi (10 August 2022). "Chelsea complete signing of talented African striker for youth team". allnigeriasoccer.com. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ "West Bromwich Albion U18 1-2 Chelsea U18". Soccerway. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ UEFA.com. "Astana vs Chelsea | UEFA Conference League 2024/25". UEFA.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ Smith, Frank (6 September 2023). "Report: England MU17s 2-3 Portugal". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ^ Gibson, Thomas (27 May 2024). "Report: England MU17s 3-1 Spain". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Gorrie, Jonathan (31 May 2024). "Ethan Nwaneri stunner not enough as England U17 beaten on penalties by Italy". Evening Standard. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Drury, Adam (4 September 2024). "Report: England MU18s 2-2 Portugal". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ Vassell, Zac (9 October 2024). "Report: England Under-19s 1-2 Portugal". England Football. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Shim Mheuka at Soccerway
- 2007 births
- Living people
- English men's footballers
- England men's youth international footballers
- English people of Zimbabwean descent
- Sportspeople of Zimbabwean descent
- Men's association football forwards
- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. players
- Chelsea F.C. players
- Black British sportsmen
- 21st-century English sportsmen