Personal Information
- Full name: Shumaira Mheuka
- Date of birth: 20 October 2007 (age 17)
- Place of birth: Birmingham, England
- Position: Forward
- Current team: Chelsea
- Squad number: 76
Club Career
Early Career
Born in Birmingham, England, to Zimbabwean parents, Shim Mheuka began his football journey at Brighton & Hove Albion at the age of nine. He showed rapid progress in the club’s academy, making his under-18 debut at just 14 years old.
Chelsea
In July 2022, Mheuka signed with Premier League club Chelsea after impressing at Brighton’s academy. He made his first appearance for Chelsea’s under-18 team in October 2022, featuring in a 2–1 victory over West Bromwich Albion.
On 12 December 2024, Mheuka made his first-team debut for Chelsea, coming on as a second-half substitute in their UEFA Conference League match against Astana in Kazakhstan.
He later made his Premier League debut on 25 February 2025, coming on as a late substitute in Chelsea’s match against Southampton.
International Career
Mheuka has represented England at various youth levels but remains eligible to play for Zimbabwe.
- England U15: Made his debut in 2022, scoring 2 goals in 4 appearances.
- England U16: Featured from 2022 to 2023, scoring 4 goals in 12 matches.
- England U17: Debuted on 6 September 2023, scoring in a 3–2 loss to Portugal at the Pinatar Arena.
- Played in the 2024 UEFA European U-17 Championship, scoring in the final group-stage match against Spain.
- Started in England’s quarter-final defeat to Italy.
- England U18: Made his debut on 4 September 2024 in a 2–2 draw with Portugal at the Lafarge Foot Avenir tournament.
- England U19: Debuted on 9 October 2024 in a 2–1 defeat to Portugal in Marbella.
Personal Life
Family
Mheuka’s father, Malcolm, was born in Dangamvura, Mutare, Zimbabwe, and played as an attacking midfielder for Zimbabwe Saints and Circle Cement in the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League.
His younger brother, Tendah Mheuka, plays for the Brighton & Hove Albion academy.
Sponsorship
Mheuka is sponsored by Adidas, the German sportswear manufacturer.
Career Statistics
Club
| Years | Team | Appearances (Goals) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024– | Chelsea | 1 (0) |
International
| Years | Team | Appearances (Goals) |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Honours
Chelsea U18
U18 Premier League Southern Champion: 2023–24
