Jacob Kwabena Mensah (born 18 July 2000) is an English-Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a central defender for National League South club Braintree Town.
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. 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. 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. Mensah was released by the club at the end of the 2019–20 season.
Weymouth Following his release from Crystal Palace, Mensah joined newly promoted National League side Weymouth in January 2021. Mensah made 27 appearances over the course of the second half of the season, scored his first professional goal against Yeovil and was the first Weymouth player to score against the Glovers in 25 years, and formed a strong defensive partnership with Aston Villa loanee Dominic Revan as Weymouth finished in 18th position. Mensah departed the club at the end of the season.
Morecambe On 13 July 2021, Mensah joined newly promoted League One club Morecambe on a one-year deal, for an undisclosed fee. 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. 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.
Maidstone United On 8 October 2022, Mensah signed for National League club Maidstone United.
Torquay United On 19 January 2023, Mensah joined Torquay United. He was released by the club at the end of the season following their relegation.
Dover Athletic On 9 September 2023, Mensah signed for National League South club Dover Athletic. He was offered a new contract at the end of the 2023–24 season following relegation.
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. He departed the club just one month into the season.
Return to Dover Athletic On 29 October 2024, Mensah returned to Isthmian League Premier Division side Dover Athletic.
Braintree Town On 10 July 2026, Mensah agreed to join fellow National League South side, Braintree Town.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsRamsgate2016–17Isthmian League Division One South2000—00202017–18Isthmian League South Division25000—103602018–19Isthmian League South East Division23050—40320Total50050—50700Weymouth2020–21National League261——10271Morecambe2021–22League One1000102040Maidstone United2022–23National League8010—0090Torquay United2022–23National League3000—0030Dover Athletic2023–24National League South34130—10381Welling United2024–25National League South6010—0070Dover Athletic2024–25 Isthmian League Premier Division30000—303302025–26For FA Cup Second Qualifying Round: National League South36210—20392Total66210—50722Braintree Town2026–27National League South2000—0020Career total1964110101402224
Honours Dover Athletic Isthmian League Premier Division play-off winners: 2024–25
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