Liverpool are keen on Ecuadorian teenager Deinner Ordonez, and see him as a hugely appealing prospect for the Reds.
It has been revealed that Liverpool scouts are keeping a close eye on the player during the ongoing U20 CONMEBOL Championship.
The Reds scouting team watched Ordonez in action against Brazil on Friday, and have been closely tracking his progress in what has been an impressive young career.
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Why is wonderkid Ordonez on Liverpool radar?
At just 15 years old, Deinner Ordonez became the youngest player to feature in the U20 CONMEBOL Championship in over a decade.
Hailing from one of Ecuador’s top academies, the defender is benefitting the rewards of the excellent player development system at Independiente del Valle.
The club focususes on nurturing young talent and integrating them into the senior team.
Ordonez is considered one of the brightest prospects in the club’s history and though he’s only 15, he is already catching the eye of the first team, a remarkable achievement for such a young talent.
The teenager is a towering presence on the pitch, blessed with long legs and an impressive physicality.
Mainly a centre-back, he excels in aerial duels, winning 75% of his averaged three duels per game in the U20 CONMEBOL Championship.
Although still developing, his game intelligence and speed make him a formidable defender, even against older, more experienced players.
His versatility allows him to play on both the right and left side of central defence. The teenager is said to have Virgil van Dijk as one of his role models.
Ordonez has demonstrated maturity beyond his years, which makes him a tough opponent for forwards to deal with, and has consistently impressed scouts despite his age.
Notably, Ordonez was a late addition to the U20 Ecuador squad for the CONMEBOL Championship, brought in as a replacement due to injuries.
Despite this, he has quickly made his mark, impressing with his displays so far in the tournament.
Born in 2009, he will not be eligible for a move to Liverpool until his 18th birthday in October 2027.
Regardless, there is potential for Liverpool to reach a pre-agreement with Independiente del Valle, allowing them to secure his signature should they opt to make a move for him.
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