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 | 86 | ||
| 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 | 7 | (5) |
| ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14:09, 10 November 2023 (UTC) | |||
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]
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.[8]
Personal life edit
Family edit
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]
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.
- ^ Shim Mheuka at Soccerway
- ^ "Report: England MU17s 2-3 Portugal". EnglandFootball.com. September 6, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2023.