Ghanaian Defender Baba Mensah has been adjudged as the best defender in the Finland league by a poll conducted by a MTV, a television station.

The Ghanaian centre back who play  for  Ilves Tampere has made 25 Veikkausliiga appearances scoring one goal and has helped his side in qualifying for the Champions play off.

For most part of last season the centre back was injured having suffered a knee injury but has returned to form this season for his club.

The former Inter Allies and BK Hacken players has surprisingly attracted only three yellow cards and has been instrumental  for his sides rise  to the play off.