Joel Ordóñez is an Ecuadorian centre-back born in Guayaquil on 21 April 2004. He was developed by Deportivo Azogues and Independiente del Valle, making his professional debut for Independiente in an Ecuadorian Serie A draw with Guayaquil City in April 2022. In August 2022 he moved to Club Brugge, initially joining reserve side Club NXT before being promoted to the senior team. Ordóñez became a regular defender for Club Brugge and extended his contract until 2029 in 2025. He has represented Ecuador at under-15 and under-20 level and made his senior debut in March 2024.