Deinner Ordoñez is a 14-year-old central defender who plays for Independiente del Valle U-15. The Ecuadorian also made his debut for Independiente del Valle U-17 in the semi-final of the league. Ordoñez also featured for Independiente del Valle U-15 in the Next Generation Trophy.
The defender stands at around 1.90m with an average build. Ordoñez has excellent speed over short and longer distances. He is a very mobile defender, being able to turn his body quickly and looking agile and flexible. Ordoñez is very strong in defensive duels, bullying opponents off the ball and stepping up with assertiveness and force. He has very good jumping reach and timing in aerial duels.
Playing at Independiente del Valle, Deinner Ordoñez often receives the ball in first-phase possession. The central defender likes to step into midfield aggressively. Ordoñez has the potential to become a really good ball-carrier, having good close control, good speed and great physical strength. He is two-footed, too. Ordoñez displays good vision in first-phase build-up, being capable of playing good line-breaking passes. His passing technique is very smooth but he can be too casual at times, playing some sloppy passes into midfield. Ordoñez is very composed under pressure but can also make no-nonsense clearances when necessary. The defender has a very extensive passing range. With his aerial ability, he is also a real threat from set-pieces but his offensive heading can be worked on.
The defender has a clear physical advantage at U-15 level and needs to be playing at U-17 level. He is very good at defending crosses, displaying his good aerial ability and scanning well before the cross gets put in, adjusting his position accordingly. He is very strong in defensive 1v1 duels, using his good anticipation and long legs to intercept the ball and recover possession. Ordoñez is very strong in duels with his back towards the goal and in shoulder-to-shoulder duels. He steps up with force and has good timing. His main room for improvement is his rashness occasionally. He can be too aggressive and make questionable decisions sporadically. However, as time goes on and as he gains more experience, he will definitely improve in these situations.
My expectation for 2024 is that Deinner Ordoñez becomes a regular starter at U-17 level. He could potentially make his U-19 debut in the second half of the season. The central defender has an excellent physical profile, a very good and promising technical base and a decent tactical understanding. It will be interesting to see how Deinner Ordoñez develops in the upcoming years but I think Independiente del Valle have a world-class talent on their hands.
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