Deinner Ordóñez
Full name: Deinner Eliut Ordóñez Corozo
Country: Ecuador
Date of birth: 29/10/2009 (15 years old)
Place of birth: Esmeraldas (Ecuador)
Height: 186cm
Youth career: Independiente del Valle
Current club: Independiente del Valle
Squad number: —
Current national team: Ecuador U-20
Position: central defender
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: 2024 South American U-15 Championship (6/0)
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Edmond Tapsoba
Strengths:
– pace 
– physicality
– athleticism
– anticipation
– positioning
– composure
– aerial duels
– two-footedness
– passing 
– technique
– tackling
To improve:
– occasionally displays a touch of nonchalance on the ball and has room to refine both his on- and off-the-ball decision-making, a natural area for growth that should improve with age and experience
– can occasionally be overly aggressive and reckless with his tackling
Style of play:
– complete, dominant, and elegant centre-back
– tall (should reach around 190-195cm) and very strong for his age/he should develop extremely well physically and become an elite athlete in the coming years
– capable of playing as a right center-back (RCB) or left center-back (LCB) in both four- and three-man defensive systems, and can also fill in as a full-back when required
– extraordinary mix of bravery and composure, effortlessly executing most defensive duties with ease and confidence
– excellent top speed, good acceleration, and agility for his size
– likes an active style of defending by getting into challenges and pressing opponents
– often leaves the line and tries to anticipate the play and outpace his opponents/likes high-risk, high-reward playstyle
– able to play in a high-line
– press-resistant and elegant in the build-up process
– cultured passer with a proclivity for breaking the lines with intricate vertical balls or spreading play with good long-range diagonals
– above-average ball-carrying skills, showing the ability to confidently drive forward with the ball at his feet
– likes to make tenacious and well-timed sliding tackles to win back possession
– powerful and positively aggressive in duels
– often cuts or intercepts passes and crosses near or inside his penalty area thanks to his ability to read the game, anticipation, positioning, and reaction time
– his long-reaching legs and excellent recovery pace make him highly effective at rectifying both his own and his teammates’ mistakes
– knows how to use his upper-body strength in challenges/wins most of the physical duels
– extremely dominant in the air
– almost perfectly two-footed
– very accomplished and mature for his age, with the potential to develop into an incredibly complete defender in the coming years
Ordóñez steps out of the defensive line and halts the attack with a perfectly timed sliding tackle.
Ordóñez tracks back and neutralizes a dangerous counterattack with a perfectly executed, clean tackle.
Ordóñez spots his teammate’s run and delivers an excellent long-range diagonal pass to the wing.
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He is best suited to playing as:
Central defender in 4-3-3.
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Achievements:
2024 South American U-15 Championship runner-up with Ecuador.
League summary (as of 22 January 2025):
No senior team appearances yet.
Description:
Deinner Ordóñez is a product of the prestigious Independiente del Valle Academy, widely regarded as one of South America’s top youth development systems. This renowned institution has produced exceptional talents in recent years, including Kendry Páez, Moisés Caicedo, Piero Hincapié, Gonzalo Plata, and Willian Pacho. Deinner is seen as one of the most exciting defensive prospects of his generation in South America. In 2024, he represented Ecuador and played a key role in their campaign at the South American U-15 Championship, where they secured a silver medal.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
10/10 
World-class potential.
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