Player Profile

Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo but raised in Newport, South Wales from the age of five, centre back Menayese captained Wales at youth level and joined Town on loan from Bristol Rovers on deadline day in January 2018.

Named amongst the substitutes at Lincoln a few days later, he made an earlier debut than planned when Matt Preston saw red in the 21st minute, requiring Menayese’s introduction at the expense of striker Luke Norris. Despite 10-man Town conceding a late equaliser, Menayese had impressed manager Phil Brown enough to win a starting spot, and played every minute of the next ten games as Town’s playoff ambitions faltered.

Having been dropped after a poor run, Menayese was restored to the side to face Newport County in April after an injury to Olly Lancashire. It was to be an unhappy return to his hometown as he was sent off for two bookable offences in eight second half minutes. Menayese returned to Bristol Rovers at the end of the season, and subsequently had short and unspectacular spells at Aldershot and Mansfield.

Playing Record

Senior

Career details

Club	Details
Cardiff City Cardiff City	(academy); released (2016)
Weston-super-Mare Weston-SM	December 2016
Bristol Rovers Bristol Rovers	July 1st, 2017 (signed professional contract); transferred out (July 28th, 2020)
Swindon Town Swindon	January 31st, 2018 (loan); expired (rptd May 16th, 2018)
Aldershot Town Aldershot	rptd February 1st, 2019 (loan); expired (2018/9)
Mansfield Town Mansfield Town	July 28th, 2020 (transferred in, undisclosed fee); transferred out (rptd January 22nd, 2022)
Grimsby Town Grimsby Town	January 18th, 2021 (loan); expired (2020/1)
Walsall Walsall	July 16th, 2021 (loan)
Walsall Walsall	rptd January 22nd, 2022 (transferred in, undisclosed fee)
Hartlepool United Hartlepool United	July 18th, 2022 (loan); contract terminated (rptd January 27th, 2023)
Aldershot Town Aldershot	January 25th, 2024 (loan); recalled from loan (March 12th, 2024)