Bernard Mensah (born 17 October 1994) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Al-Tai.

Club career

Vitória Guimarães

Born in Accra, Bernard joined Vitória de Guimarães' youth setup in 2012, after starting it out at Feyenoord Ghana. He made his senior debuts with the reserves in the 2012–13 campaign, scoring nine goals and earning promotion to Segunda Liga.

Bernard Mensah (footballer, born October 1994)

On 4 July 2014 Bernard renewed his contract until 2018, being promoted to the main squad on the 18th. He made his professional – and Primeira Liga – debut on 16 August, starting and scoring his side's second in a 3–1 away win against Gil Vicente FC.

Bernard Mensah (footballer, born October 1994)

Seven days later, Bernard scored a brace in a 3–0 home success over FC Penafiel. His fourth league goal came on 14 September, netting through a penalty in a 1–1 draw against FC Porto also at the Estádio D. Afonso Henriques.

Bernard Mensah (footballer, born October 1994)

Bernard was linked to a possible move to Manchester United in May 2015, being also a target of Juventus and Valencia CF. He finished his first season in the Portuguese top flight with 30 appearances and five goals, with his side finishing fifth.

Atlético Madrid

On 22 July, Bernard moved to Atlético Madrid on a six-year deal, being immediately loaned out to fellow La Liga side Getafe CF for the 2015-16 season.

Vitória de Guimarães (loan) On 18 August 2016, Mensah returned to Vitória de Guimarães on a season-long loan deal.

Kayserispor

Mensah spent the 2018/19 season at Kayserispor on loan from Atlético Madrid with an option to buy. He played a total of 28 games and scored four goals. Kayserispor redeemed Mensah's buying option in May 2019.

Al-Tai

On 15 July 2023, Mensah joined Saudi Professional League club Al-Tai on a free transfer.

International career

On 8 June 2015, Mensah made his debut for Ghana in a match against Togo, scoring the only goal of the game.

Honours

Beşiktaş J.K. Süper Lig: 2020–21 Türkiye Kupası: 2020–21

References

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1994 births

Living people

Footballers from Accra

Ghanaian men's footballers

Men's association football midfielders

Primeira Liga players

Vitória S.C. players

La Liga players

Atlético Madrid footballers

Getafe CF footballers

Süper Lig players

Kasımpaşa S.K. footballers

Kayserispor footballers

Beşiktaş J.K. footballers

Saudi Pro League players

Al-Tai FC players

Ghana men's international footballers

Ghanaian expatriate men's footballers

Ghanaian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal

Ghanaian expatriate sportspeople in Spain

Ghanaian expatriate sportspeople in Saudi Arabia

Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal

Expatriate men's footballers in Spain

Expatriate men's footballers in Saudi Arabia