ArquÃÂmides Rafael ZacarÃÂas Ordóñez (born August 5, 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for USL Championship club Loudoun United. Born in the United States, he plays for the Guatemala national team.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ordóñez began his career with youth soccer clubs Kings Hammer Academy and Cincinnati United Premier. In 2016, he joined the youth academy at Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew. He stayed with the club until 2019 when he joined the youth squad at FC Cincinnati for their inaugural season as a program.
On July 3, 2021, due to performances with the youth squad, Ordóñez signed a professional homegrown player deal with FC Cincinnati on a three-year deal. He made his competitive debut for the club on July 24, coming on as a substitute in a 3âÂÂ0 away defeat against Nashville SC.
Ordóñez scored his first career goal for FC Cincinnati in a U.S. Open Cup match versus Louisville City FC on April 26, 2023.
On April 4, 2024, Ordóñez was loaned to Swedish Superettan side ÃÂstersund for the remainder of their 2024 season. ÃÂstersund would retain an option to make the deal permanent. Cincinnati declined his contract option at the end of the 2024 season.
On February 9, 2025, Ordóñez joined Moldovan Super Liga side Zimbru ChiÃÂinÃÂu on a free transfer, signing a one-year contract. He scored a hat-trick on his debut for the club against EFA Visoca in a 5âÂÂ3 victory in the Cupa Moldovei Round of 16.
Ordóñez returned to the United States on August 6, 2025, joining USL Championship side Loudoun United on a deal until the end of the 2026 season.
Ordóñez played for the Guatemalan U-20 team at the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, scoring five goals in six appearances, and was named to the tournament's Best XI for his efforts.
In May 2023 he was named to the U-20 squad for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
In September 2022, Ordóñez was called up to the Guatemalan senior team ahead of two international friendlies against Colombia and Honduras. He made his debut on September 24 in the first match against Colombia.
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