Ivan Anokye Mensah (born 22 April 2004)[1] is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as defender for Slovak side Dukla Banská Bystrica.[2][3]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Ivan Anokye Mensah | ||
Date of birth | 22 April 2004 | ||
Place of birth | Ghana | ||
Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Dukla Banská Bystrica | ||
Number | 25 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2022 | MŠK Žilina Africa | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2021–2022 | MŠK Žilina Africa | 0 | (0) |
2021 | → International Allies (loan) | 3 | (0) |
2022–2024 | Žilina B | 27 | (0) |
2024 | Žilina | 0 | (0) |
2024 | → Dukla Banská Bystrica (loan) | 8 | (0) |
2024– | Dukla Banská Bystrica | 4 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2021 | Ghana U20 | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 August 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 March 2021 |
Club career
editMensah started his professional career with Ghanaian lower-tier side MŠK Žilina Africa FC, a team which plays in the Ghana Division Two League and are affiliated to Slovak side MŠK Žilina.[4][5] In March 2021, he joined Ghana Premier League side International Allies for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.[6][7] He made his debut on 4 April 2021, after playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–1 win over Dreams FC.[8]
International career
editMensah is a member of the Ghana national under-20 football team.[3] In 2020–21, he was a member of the team that won the 2020 WAFU U-20 Zone B Tournament and 2021 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.[9]
References
edit- ^ Ivan Anokye Mensah at Soccerway
- ^ "Ivan Anokye Mensah - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ a b Qwame, Courage A. (26 February 2021). "We'll bring the U20 AFCON trophy home — Ivan Mensah assures Ghanaians - Kickgh.com". www.kickgh.com. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Ghana U-20 defender Ivan Anokye seals move to Inter Allies FC". GhanaWeb. 20 March 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ Osman, Abdul Wadudu (19 March 2021). "Inter Allies announce the signing of youngster Ivan Anokye Mensah". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ Amankwaa, Coudjoe. "GPL club Inter Allies sign Ghana U20 youth marksman Ivan Anokye Mensah – Panafricanfootball". Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Ivan Anokye Mensah signs for Inter Allies". GhanaSoccernet. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Match Report of Dreams FC vs Inter Allies FC - 2021-04-04 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ Kwafo, Eric Nana Yaw (19 March 2021). "Inter Allies FC strengthens squad with the signing of defender Ivan Anokye". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
External links
edit- Ivan Anokye Mensah at Global Sports Archive