Born in Ecuador on 21 April 2004, twenty-year-old Joel Ordonez is a versatile footballer who primarily takes to the field as a central defender for Club Brugge. Standing tall at 6ft (1.85m) and weighing 11st (70kg), this stalwart defender can be seen proudly donning the number 4 jersey. In addition to his club career, Ordonez has had the honour to represent his birth nation, Ecuador, on the national stage.
According to Transfermarkt, Ordonez's current market value is around £7.7m, a testament to his growing stature in the footballing world. He is secured at Club Brugge with a contract extending well into the year 2028, demonstrating the trust and faith placed in him by his employers.
In his inaugural season (2023 - 2024) with Club Brugge, Ordonez proved himself as a competitive force, making nine appearances for the first team. And he's certainly kept up the momentum, with ten appearances to his name already in the existing 2024 - 2025 season.
Ordonez's skills have also been put to good use in a variety of high-stakes tournaments. He made valuable contributions in the World Cup Qualifiers South America 2024 - 2026 for Ecuador with two starts. In the Pro League Play-Offs of the 2023 - 2024 season for Club Brugge, he marked his presence with nine starts and a cameo role as a substitute. The Conference League of the same season saw Ordonez continuing to strengthen his reputation, with five starts and four substitute appearances to his credit for Club Brugge. His most recent endeavours include the Champions League of the 2024 - 2025 season with Club Brugge, where he has clocked four starts.
