John Mensah

Ghanaian footballer

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Born 1982

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Updated 2026-06-18

John Mensah is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a defender. A center-half by choice, he is also adept at right-back and has played in both positions for the Ghana national team, also captaining the Black Stars on occasions. Mensah's physique has earned him the moniker "Rock of Gibraltar".

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AFC Eskilstuna
2016
FC Nitra
2014–2014
Stade Rennais F.C.
2013–2013
Asante Kotoko F.C.
2013–2013
FC Nitra
2013–2014
Stade Rennais F.C.
2012–2013
Accra Hearts of Oak SC
2012
Sunderland A.F.C.
2009–2011
Olympique Lyonnais
2008–2012
Stade Rennais F.C.
2006–2008
US Cremonese
2005–2006
US Cremonese
2005–2005
Modena F.C.
2004–2004
AC ChievoVerona
2002–2005
Genoa CFC
2001–2002
Ghana men's national football team
2001–2012
AC Bellinzona
2000–2001
Bologna F.C. 1909
1999–2002

19992016

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2014–2014	5	0
2013–2013	4	0
2013–2013	0	0
2012–2013	4	0
2009–2011	34	1
2008–2012	13	0
2006–2008	60	2
2005–2006	14	0
2005–2005	14	0
2004–2004	6	0
2001–2002	24	3
2001–2012	86	3
2000–2001	34	1