Gideon Mensah stats
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G. Mensah
KölnDefenderBefore the next match
Köln v Schalke 04, Saturday
What Schalke 04 allow left backs
Position stats11 appearances at LB against Schalke 04 in their last 20 matches; league average from the Bundesliga.
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As a left back, Gideon Mensah has appeared in 4 Bundesliga matches this season, totalling 334 minutes at an average rating of 6.42. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Bundesliga defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 4 | 334 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.42 |
 DFB Pokal | 1 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7.11 |
| Total | 5 | 409 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6.56 |
Attacking stats
Gideon Mensah has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 84 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 68th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Gideon Mensah has 0 assists and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 167 minutes. Gideon Mensah has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Gideon Mensah has completed 165 of 185 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 52nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Gideon Mensah completes 2 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 10 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (13th percentile).
Defending stats
Gideon Mensah makes 4 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 84 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 24th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Gideon Mensah has committed 7 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.5 fouls.
Positions played
BundesligaMainly left back (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Köln squad
L. Waldschmidt
30 yrs#7
R. Ache28 yrs#9
S. El Mala20 yrs#10
R. Heskey
18 yrs#11
I. Rondic
27 yrs#15
M. El Mala21 yrs#19
T. Dallinga
26 yrs#27
J. Thielmann24 yrs#29
M. Bülter33 yrs#30
L. Maina27 yrs#37
M. Moore19 yrs#47
T. Krauß25 yrs#5
E. Skhiri
31 yrs#6
Í. Jóhannesson
23 yrs#8
P. Okon-Engstler
21 yrs#23G. Neves
18 yrs#31
28 yrs
28 yrs
29 yrs
28 yrs
26 yrs
Ghana squad
A. Fatawu Issahaku22 yrs#7
E. Nuamah22 yrs#7
K. Sulemana24 yrs#7
J. Ayew35 yrs#10
C. Bonsu Baah21 yrs#13
B. Thomas-Asante27 yrs#23
A. Semenyo26 yrs#42
P. Adu23 yrs#80
T. Partey33 yrs#5
C. Yirenkyi20 yrs#8
K. Sibo28 yrs#8
A. Boakye25 yrs#20
E. Owusu28 yrs#42R. Donkor21 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6.94 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.43 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.70 |
2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5.88 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 30 | 2,333 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 51 | 6.73 |
 Coupe de France | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7.29 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 3 | 195 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.55 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7.00 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 29 | 2,283 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 68 | 7.03 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 5 | 381 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4.12 |
 Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6.87 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 26 | 2,099 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 63 | 7.30 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 26 | 2,263 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 80 | 6.95 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 23 | 1,205 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 37 | 6.43 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Allsvenskan | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.14 |
About Gideon Mensah
Bundesliga 2026/2027 season
This season in the Bundesliga, Gideon Mensah has featured across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 334 minutes. Gideon Mensah has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gideon Mensah has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (25% success rate). Gideon Mensah has contributed 2 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gideon Mensah has registered 4 tackles (2 won), 6 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 165 from 185 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Gideon Mensah has won 10 of 27 total duels.
Discipline
Gideon Mensah has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 2.
About Gideon Mensah
Gideon Mensah is a 28-year-old defender playing for FC Köln in the Bundesliga, representing Ghana. Gideon Mensah is left-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 18 July 1998.
Most recent appearance
Gideon Mensah's most recent match was at home against Gambia on December 13th for Ghana. Ghana lost 2-4. Gideon Mensah played 90 minutes with a match rating of 4.99.
Recent matches
- October 11th1-0 lossatEintracht Frankfurt(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 9th2-1 winvsBorussia Mönchengladbach(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 13th2-4 lossvsGambia(90 mins, rating 4.99)
- August 8th2-0 lossatCôte d'Ivoire(90 mins, rating 6.78)
- April 14th2-1 lossatHamburger SV(64 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.73)
Next fixture
Gideon Mensah and FC Köln are next in action on February 10th against Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Köln vs Schalke 04 match preview.
Teammates at FC Köln
Gideon Mensah currently plays alongside Marvin Schwäbe, Sebastian Sebulonsen, Mikey Moore, Matthias Köbbing, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Rav van den Berg, Marius Bülter, Reigan Heskey, Saïd El Mala, Imad Rondic, Linton Maina, Ragnar Ache, Alessio Castro-Montes, Ellyes Skhiri, Jan Thielmann, Ísak Jóhannesson, Luka Lochoshvili, Gideon Mensah, Martin James, Malek El Mala, Timo Hübers, Tom Krauß, Gil Neves, Thijs Dallinga, Ron-Robert Zieler, Paul Okon-Engstler, Borna Sosa, Joël Schmied and Luca Waldschmidt at FC Köln.