Shim Mheuka
English footballer (born 2007)
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Shumaira Zion "Shim" Mheuka (born 20 October 2007) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Chelsea. Mheuka is known for his electric pace and finishing skills.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shumaira Zion Mheuka[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 20 October 2007[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Chelsea | ||
| Number | 62 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017–2022 | Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
| 2022–2024 | Chelsea | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Chelsea | 2 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022 | England U15 | 4 | (2) |
| 2022–2023 | England U16 | 12 | (4) |
| 2023–2024 | England U17 | 10 | (6) |
| 2024– | England U18 | 2 | (0) |
| 2024– | England U19 | 23 | (16) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23:00, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 12:55, 16 April 2026 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Born in England to Zimbabwean parents, Mheuka joined Brighton & Hove Albion at the age of nine.[3] He was educated at Ardingly College. He progressed through Brighton & Hove Albion's academy, making his under-18 debut at just fourteen years old.[4]
In July 2022, Mheuka signed with fellow Premier League club Chelsea.[5][6][7] He made his debut for Chelsea's under-18 team in a 2–1 win over West Bromwich Albion in October 2022.[8]
On 12 December 2024, Mheuka made his first-team debut for Chelsea, coming on as a second-half substitute in their UEFA Conference League tie against Astana in Kazakhstan.[9] His Premier League debut came on 25 February 2025 as a late substitute against Southampton.
On 6 March 2025, Mheuka made history as the youngest player to start for Chelsea in a European competition in a 2–1 away victory over Copenhagen.[10]
International career
Mheuka has represented England at under-15 and under-16 level.[2] He remains eligible to represent Zimbabwe at international level.[3]
On 6 September 2023, Mheuka made his England U17 debut and scored during a 3–2 defeat to Portugal at the Pinatar Arena.[11] He was included in the squad for the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and scored during the last group game against Spain.[12] He also started in their quarter-final elimination against Italy.[13]
On 4 September 2024, Mheuka made his England U18 debut during a 2–2 draw with Portugal at the Lafarge Foot Avenir.[14]
On 9 October 2024, Mheuka made his U19 debut during a 2–1 defeat to Portugal in Marbella.[15] He was a member of England's squad at the 2025 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.[16]
Personal life
Family
His father, Malcolm, 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.[3] His younger brother, Tendah, plays for the academy of Brighton & Hove Albion.[4]
Sponsorship
Mheuka is sponsored by German sportswear manufacturer Adidas.[4]
Career statistics
- As of match played 19 May 2026[17]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chelsea U21 | 2024–25 | — | — | — | — | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||||
| 2025–26 | — | — | — | — | 1[a] | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||||||
| Chelsea | 2024–25 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[b] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025–26 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | ||
| Total | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 1 | ||
- Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- Appearances in UEFA Conference League