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 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, 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 competition

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2016–17 Isthmian League Division One South

2017–18 Isthmian League South Division

2018–19 Isthmian League South East Division

Weymouth 2020–21 National League

Morecambe 2021–22 League One

Maidstone United 2022–23 National League

Torquay United 2022–23 Isthmian League Premier Division

2025–26 National League South

Braintree Town |2026–27