Mheuka has moved quickly through the ranks of the Chelsea Academy since joining the Blues from Brighton & Hove Albion at the end of his Under-14s season.

Throughout the 2023/24 campaign, he was given regular appearances for the Under-18s, while still a schoolboy. He scored 12 goals in his 20 appearances for that side across all competitions, including his first Stamford Bridge appearance when he played in the Under-18 Premier League national final against Manchester United.

Mheuka was an important player for England in the summer’s European Under-17 Championship, scoring in their opener against Spain, and marked his first call-up for the Under-19s by finding the net against both France and the Netherlands earlier this month.

After going full-time as a scholar at Chelsea in the summer, the striker has become an important part of our Under-21s squad this season and netted his first goal at that level in the 6-0 win over Fulham in the Premier League 2 at the start of October.

Here's what you need to know about the Academy striker.

How old is Shumaira Mheuka?

Despite featuring regularly for our Under-21s this season, Mheuka only recently turned 17, celebrating his birthday on Sunday.

What position does Shumaira Mheuka play?

Primarily a central striker, Mheuka has impressed with his eye for goal and ability to hold-up possession, despite being one of the youngest players on the pitch at Under-21s level. At times he has also been used a little deeper as a second-striker playing off a No9.

How long has Shumaira Mheuka been at Chelsea?

Originally from Birmingham, Shumaira started his Academy career at Brighton, before moving to Chelsea in 2022 at the end of his Under-14s season.

What is Shumaira Mheuka's record for our Academy teams this season?

Although Mheuka is eligible for our Under-18s as a first-year scholar, and made one appearance for that team against Arsenal in August, he has primarily featured for our Under-21s this season. He has played nine games for Filipe Coelho's side so far, starting six of them, and scored his first Premier League 2 goal in the 6-0 win over neighbours Fulham.

What squad number does Shumaira Mheuka wear?

Mheuka is expected to take the No76 shirt for Chelsea this season, which he has also worn for our Under-21s in the EFL Trophy win against Bromley's senior team.