Liverpool Are Keeping Tabs On This Talented Centre-Back: A Good Fit For Slot? | OneFootball

In a recent interview, journalist Graeme Bailey revealed that Liverpool are keeping tabs on Club Brugge centre-back Joel Ordonez. Bailey said,

“I think for January we need to keep an eye on someone like Ordonez – the Ecuadorian lad from Brugge, a young but huge talent, or maybe Taras Mykhavko from Kiev – Liverpool are working on a number of options.”

Ordonez’s Impressive Rise In Belgian Football

The 21-year-old has made a solid start to this campaign as he has put in a string of impressive displays for Club Brugge on the defensive end of the field. Ordonez has scored one goal in nine matches for the Belgian outfit this season, scoring one goal in multiple competitions.

The Ecuadorian talent has been a solid presence when defending inside his half after he made four tackles, five blocks, three interceptions and 19 clearances in the Jupiler Pro League.

He has even distributed the ball well from the back based on his pass completion rate of 92.3% in the Belgian top flight (stats via fbref.com).

GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR – SEPTEMBER 9: Joel Ordoñez of Ecuador control the ball during the South American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Ecuador and Argentina at Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo on September 09, 2025 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. (Photo by Franklin Jacome/Getty Images)

Is Ordonez A Good Fit For Liverpool Boss Arne Slot?

Ordonez is a solid tackler of the ball and can time his challenges well to secure the ball back for his team on the defensive third of the pitch. He usually puts his foot through the ball when the opposition are on the offensive.

Standing at 1.88m, the Ecuadorian sensation can even use his strong frame to win a few 50-50 aerial duels for his team. However, there are some question marks over whether he can adapt to the high intensity of the Premier League if the Reds manage to bring him on board next year.

Ordonez would add more bite and steel to Liverpool head coach Arne Slot’s defence. He has what it takes to fight for a regular starting spot at Anfield in the coming years.

At 21, the future looks quite promising for Ordonez as long as he continues to improve with each year. Thus, Slot would be wise to go all out to bring him on board this January or at the end of this campaign. All in all, Ordonez would be a decent fit for the Merseyside club to consider in the long run.