Shim Mheuka
| 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) | |||
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]
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.