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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Sharp over short distances, helped by a low centre of gravity. (conf 0.45)
Decent pace in the open field, not a pure sprinter. (conf 0.4)
Quick changes of direction let him escape tight midfield spaces. (conf 0.45)
Adequate engine for an attacking midfielder, not a heavy runner. (conf 0.4)
Control
Technical player with a soft, composed first touch in tight areas. (conf 0.45)
Dribbling is his calling card, a creative ball carrier by reputation. (conf 0.45)
Uses balance rather than strength, only average under heavy contact. (conf 0.4)
Goals from midfield, including a productive spell at Al-Tai. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Neat link player who keeps combinations moving in the final third. (conf 0.45)
Can play longer passes but mainly works in tight areas. (conf 0.35)
Occasional wide deliveries; not his main contribution. (conf 0.35)
Finds teammates between the lines as a creative midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Chance threat
Productive scoring record for a midfielder, notably in Saudi Arabia. (conf 0.45)
Takes shots readily from the edge of the box with fair judgement. (conf 0.4)
Drifts into pockets between lines to receive in dangerous areas. (conf 0.4)
Shoots from range but no known dead-ball specialist. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Compact at 1.80m, rarely a factor in aerial duels. (conf 0.4)
Lightly built, so physical ground duels are not a strength. (conf 0.4)
Defense
Presses in bursts but is not a high-intensity ball winner. (conf 0.4)
Few defensive actions expected from an attacking midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Stays loose defensively; marking is not his strength. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Comfortable receiving under pressure and playing out of it. (conf 0.4)
Mostly sound final-third choices, with occasional wasteful shots. (conf 0.4)
Offers steady but not exceptional effort without the ball. (conf 0.4)
Resilience
No major injury record found; several clubs in recent years. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
At 31 his level is largely settled; limited upside left. (conf 0.4)
Former Atletico Madrid signing, Besiktas champion and Ghana international. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Bernard Mensah is a Ghanaian attacking midfielder who also plays as a central midfielder, joining Al-Riyadh in the Saudi Pro League in 2026. Technical and left-leaning in his creativity, he came through at Vitoria Guimaraes, signed for Atletico Madrid and was then loaned to several clubs before settling in Turkey with Kayserispor. He has since played for Al-Tai, Al-Riyadh and Al-Nasr of the UAE, and has a handful of senior caps for Ghana.
Won the Turkish Super Lig and Turkish Cup double with Besiktas during a loan in 2020-21.
Named Saudi Pro League Player of the Month for November 2023 while at Al-Tai.
Scored on his Ghana debut against Togo in June 2015.