Jacob Mensah

Jacob Kwabena Mensah (born 18 July 2000) is an English-Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a central defender for National League South side Dover Athletic.

Jacob Mensah
Personal information
Full name Jacob Kwabena Mensah
Date of birth (2000-07-18) 18 July 2000
Place of birth Lambeth, England
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Dover Athletic
Number 16
Youth career
0000–2016 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– Dover Athletic 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:01, 10 September 2023

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]

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]

Career Statistics
As of 19 January 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ramsgate 2016–17[17] IL Division One South 2000—0020
2017–18[18] IL South Division 25000—1[lower-alpha 1]0260
2018–19[19] IL South East Division 23050—4[lower-alpha 2]0320
Total 50050—50600
Weymouth 2020–21[6] National League 261——1[lower-alpha 3]0271
Morecambe 2021–22[20] League One 1000102[lower-alpha 4]040
Maidstone United 2022–23 National League 8010—0090
Career total 8516010801001
  1. Appearance(s) in Alan Turvey Trophy
  2. Three appearances in FA Trophy, one in Alan Turvey Trophy
  3. 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. "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. Dover Athletic F.C. [@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. "Ramsgate – Appearances – Jacob Mensah – 2016-2017". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  18. "Ramsgate – Appearances – Jacob Mensah – 2017-2018". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  19. "Ramsgate – Appearances – Jacob Mensah – 2018-2019". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  20. "Games played by Jacob Mensah in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
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