Gideon Mensah

League: Ligue 1Team: AuxerreNationality: Ghana
Positions:LBage:~27

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€94.8m€170.0m
Confidence: 70%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
x̄(w) = 72.3 / 100 · Confidence = 70%

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration84

Explosive first steps to beat pressure and recover in transition. (conf 0.78)

Top speed88

Covers ground rapidly on recoveries and overlaps. (conf 0.78)

Agility80

Quick hips to adjust in 1v1s along the touchline. (conf 0.74)

Stamina84

Sustains repeated up-and-down efforts over the match. (conf 0.72)

Control

First touch72

Generally tidy under pressure; occasional heavy set. (conf 0.7)

Dribbling73

Comfortable carrying down the flank; not a high-volume take-on artist. (conf 0.7)

Ball shielding68

Relies more on quickness than strength when protecting the ball. (conf 0.65)

Ball striking66

Contact quality can vary on crosses and clearances. (conf 0.64)

Distribution

Short passing74

Safe combinations in buildup and wide triangles. (conf 0.71)

Long passing68

Switches of play are serviceable but inconsistent. (conf 0.66)

Crossing70

Delivers with pace; accuracy and selection can be erratic. (conf 0.69)

Vision66

Sees overlaps and simple cutbacks; limited playmaking range. (conf 0.65)

Chance threat

Finishing40

Rare shooting threat from open play. (conf 0.7)

Shot selection52

Generally low-risk choices; occasional speculative efforts from wide. (conf 0.63)

Off-ball movement72

Times overlaps and underlaps reasonably well to create width. (conf 0.7)

Set-piece shot30

Not involved as a direct set-piece taker. (conf 0.72)

Duels

Aerial58

Competitive timing but lacks dominance due to size. (conf 0.66)

Ground duels78

Active feet and aggression make him effective in 1v1 defending. (conf 0.75)

Defense

Pressing intensity82

Eager to step out and close down wide areas. (conf 0.74)

Defensive disruption77

Breaks up play with tackles and blocks on the flank. (conf 0.72)

Defensive positioning73

Recovery pace helps, though he can be tempted high and leave space behind. (conf 0.7)

Mental

Composure70

Generally steady under pressure; can rush clearances when pressed. (conf 0.68)

Decision making69

Selection of when to press versus hold is improving but not flawless. (conf 0.67)

Work rate84

High engine and willingness to track runners and overlap repeatedly. (conf 0.75)

Resilience

Injury reliability66

Availability has fluctuated at times; no clear chronic issue established. (conf 0.55)

Outlook

Potential70

Established profile; gains likely from refining crossing and positional timing. (conf 0.7)

Reputation63

Recognized international full-back with experience in a top-five league context. (conf 0.73)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Energetic left-back who thrives on recovery speed and aggressive wide defending. Likes to carry into space and surge past the first line, using quick changes of direction to unbalance wingers. Offers overlaps and direct deliveries from wide areas, though the final ball can be streaky. Relentless engine and competitive edge make him a difficult matchup in transition and one‑v‑one situations.

Adapted across multiple European leagues on successive loans, sharpening timing in recovery runs and wide duels.

Earned national-team trust in high-profile matchups, often tasked with containing elite wingers one-on-one.

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