Jacob Mensah
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jacob Kwabena Mensah | ||
Date of birth | 18 July 2000 | ||
Place of birth | Lambeth, England | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Maidstone United | ||
Number | 12 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2016 | Ramsgate | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2019 | Ramsgate | 50 | (0) |
2019–2020 | Crystal Palace | 0 | (0) |
2020–2021 | Weymouth | 26 | (1) |
2021–2022 | Morecambe | 1 | (0) |
2022– | Maidstone United | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:50, 5 May 2022 |
Jacob Kwabena Mensah (born 18 July 2000) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays for National League side Maidstone United as a defender.
Early life
Jacob Mensah was born in London, England. Mensah holds both English and Ghanaian citizenship.
Career
Mensah began his career with Isthmian Division side, Ramsgate, breaking into the first-team in 2016 and making over 60 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.[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 one goal,[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 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]
Career Statistics
- As of end of 2021–22 season
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Ramsgate | 2016–17[14] | IL Division One South | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
2017–18[15] | IL South Division | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 26 | 0 | ||
2018–19[16] | IL South East Division | 23 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — | 4[b] | 0 | 32 | 0 | ||
Total | 50 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | 60 | 0 | |||
Weymouth | 2020–21[6] | National League | 26 | 1 | — | — | 1[c] | 0 | 27 | 1 | ||
Morecambe | 2021–22[17] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[d] | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Career total | 77 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 91 | 1 |
- ^ Appearance(s) in Alan Turvey Trophy
- ^ Three appearances in FA Trophy, one in Alan Turvey Trophy
- ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
- ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
References
- ^ "Jacob Mensah". Up The Terras. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
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timestamp mismatch; 17 July 2021 suggested (help) - ^ "Who are the best young players in Non-League football?". The Non-League Paper. 6 February 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Jacob Mensah Completes Transfer To Crystal Palace". www.ramsgate-fc.co.uk. 14 March 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Palace submit retained and released list for next Premier League season". www.cpfc.co.uk. 25 June 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Mensah joins the Terras". uptheterras.co.uk. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Games played by Jacob Mensah in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Yeovil Town 3–1 Weymouth". BBC Sport. 23 February 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ Walton, Neil (20 January 2021). "Dominic Revan and Jacob Mensah hailed by Weymouth's Brian Stock". Dorset Echo. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Mensah departs Terras". uptheterras.co.uk. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "SIGNING : Jacob Mensah". www.morecambefc.com. 13 July 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Blackburn Rovers 1–2 Morecambe". BBC Sport. 10 August 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Retained List announced". www.morecambefc.com. 2 May 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ "Mensah makes move to Maidstone". maidstoneunited.co.uk. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ "Ramsgate – Appearances – Jacob Mensah – 2016-2017". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "Ramsgate – Appearances – Jacob Mensah – 2017-2018". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "Ramsgate – Appearances – Jacob Mensah – 2018-2019". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Jacob Mensah in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
External links
- Jacob Mensah at Soccerway
- 2000 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Greater London
- English footballers
- Ghanaian footballers
- English people of Ghanaian descent
- Association football defenders
- Ramsgate F.C. players
- Crystal Palace F.C. players
- Weymouth F.C. players
- Morecambe F.C. players
- Maidstone United F.C. players
- English Football League players
- Isthmian League players
- National League (English football) players