European giants are chasing Ecuadorian wonder kid Deinner Ordoñez.
This buzz stems from his breakout performances in Ecuadorian youth football and international tournaments. Independiente del Valle (IDV), his club, is keen to retain a 20% stake in any future sale and has set a high asking price of approximately $17 million for 80% of his rights (around £15-20 million total).
Clubs from Serie A, La Liga and the Premier League are lining up for 15-year-old centre-back Deinner Ordoñez. Chelsea are leading the race, with Inter Milan, Barcelona, Sevilla, Tottenham, Brighton and Liverpool all closely monitoring the Ecuadorian talent.
Ordoñez has impressed with his physicality and game intelligence at Independiente del Valle, standing out at the U20 South American Championship despite being just 15.
Sources say Independiente del Valle are asking for a fee between £15–20 million. Chelsea are pushing for an early deal, similar to the Kendry Páez model—securing the player now, with a move planned post-18 under FIFA rules.
Brighton and Tottenham are focused on his long-term development, while Liverpool scouts described him as “a future leader at the back” in post-tournament reports.
Key details from recent reports:
concerns over Ibrahima Konaté’s future. Brighton has also been mentioned in some updates.
Barcelona and Benfica in the Mix: There’s additional interest from FC Barcelona, with club representatives visiting Independiente del Valle’s facilities for formal discussions. Benfica previously showed interest but were deterred by the asking price.
Valuation and Deal Structure: Independiente del Valle values Ordóñez at approximately £15-20 million (around $17-20M USD) for 80% of his rights, with the club aiming to retain 20% for a future sale. Earlier estimates pegged him at £14M, and one report mentioned a $7M valuation that paused Benfica’s pursuit.
Matt Law quoted Tottenham CEO Venkatesham last week:
“But we need to make sure we are aware of the financial rules and that means we need to continue to grow our revenues and continue to grow our players from the Academy and the young players that we buy. And we need to make sure we are selling players at the right time.
We also need to make sure every time we are recruiting a player, we are making smart decisions both from a sporting perspective and a financial perspective.”
The buzz around Ordóñez has intensified in early September 2025, following his standout performances in youth internationals. No deal has been finalised, and any move would likely involve him joining a club’s academy initially due to his age and FIFA regulations on youth transfers.
Ordóñez is part of a wave of talented Ecuadorian defenders making waves in Europe, following in the footsteps of players like Piero Hincapié (Arsenal), Willian Pacho, and Joel Ordóñez. His rapid rise has caught the eye of scouts, but Tottenham’s involvement suggests they see him as a long-term investment for their backline.