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Shumaira "Shim" Mheuka (born 20 October 2007) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Chelsea.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shumaira Mheuka[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 20 October 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Chelsea | ||
| Number | 76 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017–2022 | Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
| 2022– | Chelsea | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022 | England U15 | 4 | (2) |
| 2022–2023 | England U16 | 12 | (4) |
| 2023– | England U17 | 10 | (6) |
| 2024– | England U18 | 2 | (0) |
| 2024– | England U19 | 4 | (1) |
| ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:21, 17 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
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]
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.[8] He was included in the squad for the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and scored during the last group game against Spain.[9] He also started in their quarter-final elimination against Italy.[10]
On 4 September 2024, Mheuka made his England U18 debut during a 2–2 draw with Portugal at the Lafarge Foot Avenir.[11]
On 9 October 2024, Mheuka made his U19 debut during a 2–1 defeat to Portugal in Marbella.[12]
Family
His father, Malcom, 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]
- As of match played 29 October 2024[13]
| 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 | |||||
| Career total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
- Appearances in EFL Trophy
Sponsorship
Mheuka is sponsored by German sportswear manufacturer Adidas.[3]
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