Personal information | |||
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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.
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]
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]
Mheuka is sponsored by German sportswear manufacturer Adidas.[3]