| Shim Mheuka | |
| Fullname: | Shumaira Mheuka[1] |
| Birth Date: | 20 October 2007 |
| Birth Place: | England |
| Currentclub: | Chelsea |
| Clubnumber: | 76 |
| Position: | Forward |
| Youthyears1: | 2017–2022 |
| Youthclubs1: | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| Youthyears2: | 2022– |
| Youthclubs2: | Chelsea |
| Nationalyears1: | 2022 |
| Nationalteam1: | England U15 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 4 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 2 |
| Nationalyears2: | 2022–2023 |
| Nationalteam2: | England U16 |
| Nationalcaps2: | 12 |
| Nationalgoals2: | 4 |
| Nationalyears3: | 2023– |
| Nationalteam3: | England U17 |
| Nationalcaps3: | 10 |
| Nationalgoals3: | 6 |
| Nationalyears4: | 2024– |
| Nationalteam4: | England U18 |
| Nationalcaps4: | 2 |
| Nationalgoals4: | 0 |
| Nationalyears5: | 2024– |
| Nationalteam5: | England U19 |
| Nationalcaps5: | 4 |
| Nationalgoals5: | 1 |
| Club-Update: | 20:04, 29 October 2022 (UTC) |
| Ntupdate: | 21:21, 17 November 2024 (UTC) |
Shumaira "Shim" Mheuka (born 20 October 2007) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for 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] He was included in the squad for the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and scored during the last group game against Spain.[9] He also started in their quarter-final elimination against Italy.[10]
On 4 September 2024, Mheuka made his England U18 debut during a 2–2 draw with Portugal at the Lafarge Foot Avenir.[11]
On 9 October 2024, Mheuka made his U19 debut during a 2–1 defeat to Portugal in Marbella.[12]
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]