Online Reporter
CHELSEA striker Shumaira Mheuka says it has been a great season after he was named the English Premier League 2 (PL2) Player of the Season.
This follows a prolific campaign for the Blues.
Mheuka is a footballer born in Birmingham, England, to Zimbabwean parents.
He is eligible to play for both England and Zimbabwe.
He has represented England at the youth international level, though he remains eligible to play for Zimbabwe
The 18-year-old captain led by example as Chelsea secured the PL2 title with 14 wins from their 20 league fixtures.
“It has been a great season for me and I’m very proud to receive this award,” Mheuka told the official club website.
“I’ve worked hard throughout the year and I’m grateful to my family, the staff and my team-mates for all of their support.”
Mheuka was sensational throughout a memorable campaign, finishing the season as the PL2’s top scorer, netting 18 goals in just 19 appearances.
He joined Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion at the end of his Under-14 season, began the 2025/26 campaign in fine form – and didn’t look back.
Mheuka scored four goals in his opening three matches, including a hat-trick in a 3-1 win against reigning PL2 champions Manchester City, and was named PL2 Player of the Month for August.
His progress has continued at pace, and having already tasted Premier League, UEFA Conference League and EFL Cup action last season, Mheuka also featured in an FA Cup fourth-round match against Hull City in February, helping the Blues secure a 4-0 win.
As captain, Mheuka led by example and was a consistent driving force throughout a memorable season for Chelsea’s Under-21s.
Mheuka has been chosen as the PL2 Player of the Season by the Premier League Football Development Panel, topping an eight-man shortlist. – Sports Reporter/premierleague
