Sports Correspondent

Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia has singled out Zimbabwean talent Shim Mheuka as a rising star with the potential to make a significant impact at the club.

Mheuka, a regular member of Chelsea’s U21 squad, joined the Blues in 2022 from Brighton and Hove. At just 17 years old, he made his senior debut in December, coming on as a second-half substitute in their UEFA Conference League match against Astana.

Speaking on the Rising Ballers YouTube channel, Lavia highlighted several young players at Chelsea who could become future stars. Among them, he mentioned Mheuka, stating: “You guys probably don’t know him or you might know him… Shim [Mheuka]. He is a good striker. I’m really confident in their abilities.”

Mheuka, born in the UK to Zimbabwean parents, has the option to represent both England and Zimbabwe at the international level. His father, Malcolm Mheuka, played in Zimbabwe’s top-flight for Zimbabwe Saints and Circle Cement, further connecting Shim to the country’s footballing roots.