Ghana’s Bernard Mensah ranked third best dribbler in Saudi Pro League
Ghanaian midfielder Bernard Mensah is a footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Al-Tai ¹. Here are some of his achievements.
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Recognized as the third-best dribbler in the Saudi Pro League, outperforming renowned players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane.
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Played 30 games, scoring 14 goals and providing 2 assists in the 2023/24 Saudi Pro League season.
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Had the highest scoring frequency in minutes, with a goal every 186 minutes.
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Won the November Player of the Month in the Saudi Pro League.
The former Atletico Madrid star showcased his talent for Al Tai, netting 14 goals and providing two assists in 30 matches.
Mensah’s dribbling skills have positioned him as one of the league’s standout players, even outshining Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane of Al-Nassr.
With 139 successful dribbles, Mensah trails only Lucas Zelerayan of Al Fateh and Alan Saint-Maximin of Al Ahli. His remarkable performances have sparked interest from top Saudi clubs like Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad, yet his future with the Black Stars remains uncertain, having retired from international football in 2021.
Here is a bio of Ghanaian midfielder Bernard Mensah
Full Name: Bernard Mensah
Date of birth: October 17, 1994
Place of birth: Accra, Ghana
Height: 180 cm
Position: Attacking midfielder
Team: Al-Tai
Jersey Number: 43
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Made his professional debut for Vitória Guimarães in 2014
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Moved to Atlético Madrid in 2015 and was loaned out to Getafe CF
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Played for Kayserispor on loan from Atlético Madrid with an option to buy
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Made the deal permanent in May 2019
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Joined Al-Tai on a free transfer in July 2023
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Scored his first goal for Al-Tai against Al-Hazmin in September 2023
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Won the November Player of the Month in the Saudi Pro League in 2023
International Career:
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Made his debut for Ghana in a match against Togo in 2015
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Scored his first international goal in the same match
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Has been called up for international friendlies against Mali and Qatar in 2022
Honors:
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Saudi Pro League Player of the Month: November 2023
