Jacob Mensah

Jacob Mensah
Personal information
Full name Jacob Kwabena Mensah
Date of birth (2000-07-18) 18 July 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Lambeth, England
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Dover Athletic
Youth career
–2016 Ramsgate
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 Ramsgate 70 (0)
2019–2020 Crystal Palace 0 (0)
2020–2021 Weymouth 27 (1)
2021–2022 Morecambe 4 (0)
2022 Maidstone United 8 (0)
2023 Torquay United 3 (0)
2023–2024 Dover Athletic 38 (1)
2024 Welling United 7 (0)
2024– Dover Athletic 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:00, 26 September 2024 (UTC)

Jacob Kwabena Mensah (born 18 July 2000) is an English-Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Isthmian League Premier Division club Dover Athletic.

Career

Mensah began his career with Isthmian Division side, Ramsgate, breaking into the first-team in 2016 and making over 70 appearances for the club.[1] In February 2019, Mensah was named as one of the best young players in Non-League football by The Non-League Paper, likening him to Chris Smalling.[2] Following a trial with Brighton & Hove Albion, Mensah joined Crystal Palace in March 2019 following a successful trial period, linking up with the Premier League side's U23s side on an 18 month contract.[3] Mensah was released by the club at the end of the 2019–20 season.[4]

Weymouth

Following his release from Crystal Palace, Mensah joined newly promoted National League side Weymouth in January 2021.[5] Mensah made 27 appearances over the course of the second half of the season,[6] scored his first professional goal against Yeovil and was the first Weymouth player to score against the Glovers in 25 years,[7] and formed a strong defensive partnership with Aston Villa loanee Dominic Revan as Weymouth finished in 18th position.[8] Mensah departed the club at the end of the season.[9]

Morecambe

On 13 July 2021, Mensah joined newly promoted League One club Morecambe on a one-year deal, for an undisclosed fee.[10] On 10 August, he made his debut when he came off of the bench in the 78th minute. Morecambe came from behind to earn a 2–1 victory away at Blackburn Rovers in the EFL Cup First Round.[11] Mensah featured in games against Everton and Hartlepool in the Papa Johns trophy and then was named on the bench against Tottenham Hotspur on 9 January 2022 in the FA Cup. Mensah then made his EFL league debut away to Shrewsbury on 15 March 2022. Mensah was released by the club at the end of the 2021–22 season.[12]

Maidstone United

On 8 October 2022, Mensah signed for National League club Maidstone United.[13]

Torquay United

On 19 January 2023, Mensah joined Torquay United.[14] He was released by the club at the end of the season following their relegation.[15]

Dover Athletic

On 9 September 2023, Mensah signed for National League South club Dover Athletic.[16] He was offered a new contract at the end of the 2023–24 season following relegation.[17]

Welling United

Having rejected the new contract offer from Dover Athletic, Mensah returned to the National League South in August 2024, joining Welling United following a successful trial period.[18] He departed the club just one month into the season.[19]

Return to Dover Athletic

On 29 October 2024, Mensah returned to Isthmian League Premier Division side Dover Athletic.[20]

Career Statistics

As of match played 21 September 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Ramsgate 2016–17[21] IL Division One South 2 0 0 0 — 0 0 2 0
2017–18[22] IL South Division 25 0 0 0 — 1[a] 0 36 0
2018–19[23] IL South East Division 23 0 5 0 — 4[b] 0 32 0
Total 50 0 5 0 — 5 0 70 0
Weymouth 2020–21[6] National League 26 1 — — 1[c] 0 27 1
Morecambe 2021–22[24] League One 1 0 0 0 1 0 2[d] 0 4 0
Maidstone United 2022–23[25] National League 8 0 1 0 — 0 0 9 0
Torquay United 2022–23[25] National League 3 0 0 0 — 0 0 3 0
Dover Athletic 2023–24[25] National League South 34 1 3 0 — 1[c] 0 38 1
Welling United 2024–25[25] National League South 6 0 1 0 — 0 0 7 0
Career total 128 2 10 0 1 0 9 0 148 2
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in Alan Turvey Trophy
  2. ^ Three appearances in FA Trophy, one in Alan Turvey Trophy
  3. ^ a b Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  4. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

  1. ^ "Jacob Mensah". Up The Terras. 26 October 2000. Archived from the original on 17 July 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Who are the best young players in Non-League football?". The Non-League Paper. 6 February 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Jacob Mensah Completes Transfer To Crystal Palace". www.ramsgate-fc.co.uk. 14 March 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Palace submit retained and released list for next Premier League season". www.cpfc.co.uk. 25 June 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Mensah joins the Terras". uptheterras.co.uk. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Games played by Jacob Mensah in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  7. ^ "Yeovil Town 3–1 Weymouth". BBC Sport. 23 February 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  8. ^ Walton, Neil (20 January 2021). "Dominic Revan and Jacob Mensah hailed by Weymouth's Brian Stock". Dorset Echo. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  9. ^ "Mensah departs Terras". uptheterras.co.uk. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  10. ^ "SIGNING : Jacob Mensah". www.morecambefc.com. 13 July 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  11. ^ "Blackburn Rovers 1–2 Morecambe". BBC Sport. 10 August 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  12. ^ "Retained List announced". www.morecambefc.com. 2 May 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
  13. ^ "Mensah makes move to Maidstone". maidstoneunited.co.uk. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  14. ^ "United Announce Double Signing". torquayunited.com. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  15. ^ "Johnson Announces Club's Retained List". torquayunited.com. 3 May 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  16. ^ @DoverAthletic (9 September 2023). "✍️ | New Signing... We're delighted to announce the signing of former Ramsgate, Weymouth and Torquay defender Jacob Mensah 🤝 Welcome to Crabble @jacobmens098! ⚽️ #OneTownOneTeamOneDover ⚪⚫️" (Tweet). Retrieved 10 September 2023 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ "2023/24 Retained List". doverathletic.com. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  18. ^ "Wings sign defender Jacob Mensah". wellingunited.com. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  19. ^ "Squad update: Reece Grant, Jacob Mensah, Oscar Borg and Jack Munns depart". wellingunited.com. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  20. ^ "Jacob Mensah Signs". doverathletic.com. 29 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  21. ^ "Ramsgate – Appearances – Jacob Mensah – 2016-2017". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  22. ^ "Ramsgate – Appearances – Jacob Mensah – 2017-2018". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  23. ^ "Ramsgate – Appearances – Jacob Mensah – 2018-2019". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  24. ^ "Games played by Jacob Mensah in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  25. ^ a b c d Jacob Mensah at Soccerway. Retrieved 13 May 2024.