Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
J. Ordoñez played 3 matches for Ecuador, starting every one.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group E | vs Ivory Coast 0-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Group E | vs Germany 2-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Round of 32 | vs Mexico 0-2 | Started, off on 46′ |
Biography
Joel Leandro Ordóñez Guerrero (born 21 April 2004) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Belgian Pro League club Club Brugge and the Ecuador national team.
Independiente del Valle Ordóñez is a youth product of Deportivo Azogues and Independiente del Valle. He began his senior career with Independiente del Valle in 2022. He made his senior and professional debut for them in a 0–0 Ecuadorian Serie A draw with Guayaquil City on 9 April 2022.
Club Brugge On 2 August 2022, Ordóñez joined Belgian Pro League side Club Brugge for a reported fee of €4 million, initially being assigned to Club NXT, their reserve side in the Challenger Pro League. He scored his first goal for Club NXT in a 1–0 win at home against Virton. On 19 August 2022, Ordóñez was promoted to the senior team of Club Brugge. On 16 September 2025, Ordóñez extended his contract with Club Brugge until 2029.
International career Ordóñez first represented Ecuador internationally with the Ecuador U15s as captain at the 2019 South American U-15 Championship.
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