Former Ghana international defender Jonathan Mensah has officially announced his retirement from professional football, bringing an end to a career that saw him represent the country at some of its biggest football tournaments.

The 36-year-old confirmed his decision in a post on Facebook, expressing gratitude for the journey and the opportunity to play the game professionally.

“I want to OFFICIALLY announce my retirement from professional football. It’s been an honor through and through, forever grateful #GodIsGood,” he wrote.

Mensah leaves the game with a notable record in Ghanaian football history. He was a member of the Black Satellites squad that won the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt, becoming part of the first African team to lift the trophy.

He later progressed to the senior national team, representing the Black Stars at the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups and several AFCON tournaments. 

His appearances at both tournaments placed him among the defenders who featured for Ghana on football’s biggest international stage.

His retirement marks the end of a playing career that included important contributions to Ghana’s national teams, from the historic youth triumph in 2009 to two World Cup appearances with the Black Stars. 

Jonathan Mensah featured for clubs like AshantiGold SC, Free State Stars, Udinese Calcio, Granada, Evian, Anzhi Makhachkala, Columbus Crew, San Jose Earthquakes and New England Revolution before calling it a quit and will now fully focused on his new photography job.