Leo Ordiales

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Leo Ordiales
Personal information
Full nameLeo Priolo Ordiales
NationalityFilipino
Born (2003-01-04) January 4, 2003 (age 22)
Silay, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Hometown Talisay, Negros Occidental
Height197 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb)
College / University National University
Volleyball information
Position Opposite hitter
Career
YearsTeams
2023 Sta. Elena–Nationals
National team
2023–present Philippines

Leo Priolo Ordiales (born January 4, 2003) is a Filipino volleyball player who plays as an opposite hitter for the NU Bulldogs. [1] He also plays for the Philippines men's national volleyball team.

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Early life

Leo Priolo Ordiales was born on January 4, 2003 in Silay, Negros Occidental. [2] [3] [4] Ordiales was initially not interested in volleyball, having been convinced by his sister Jessa to take up the sport. [5]

Career

High school an college

Leo Ordiales plays for the National University (NU) in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). He has played for the high school team, the NU Bullpups winning the boys' trophy in Season 82 (2019). He also was part of the Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association's boy's team in the 2019 Palarong Pambansa. [6]

He remained in NU for college and played for the seniors team, the NU Bulldogs in the UAAP. [6] However it was only in Season 87 (2025) that Ordiales was given a chance to play in the finals after two years. The NU Bulldogs won their fifth consecutive men's championship that season. [7] This the first time that a team accomplished a five-feat in the Final Four era. [8]

Club

The NU Bulldogs partnering with the Sta. Elena (as the Sta. Elena–Nationals) took part at the 2023 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference. Ordiales was named as Best Opposite Hitter in the conference won by the Sta. Elena–Nationals. [9] [10]

National team

Ordiales is part of the Philippine national team. He was part of the squad for the 2023 SEA Games under coach Sergio Veloso. [11]

At the first leg of the 2025 SEA V.League, Ordiales was named as the Best Opposite Spiker. [12] He also played at the 2025 AVC Men's Volleyball Nations Cup in Bahrain. [3]

Since 2024, Ordiales has been part of the national training pool for the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship which the Philippines will be hosting. [13] [14] He made to the final 14-man roster. [11]

Personal life

Talisay, Negros Occidental is Ordiales' hometown. [2] [6] His sister, Jessa Ordiales plays for the De La Salle Lady Spikers. [8]

References

  1. ↑ Demigillo, Kiko (May 7, 2025). "Leo Ordiales lives up to expectations as NU heads to 10th straight UAAP Men's Volleyball Finals". One Sports. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Co, Adrian Stewart (August 24, 2020). "Negrense blocker Ordiales commits to NU". Watchmen Daily Journal. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Ordiales Leo - Players". AVC Men’s Nations Cup 2025. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Players' Database - Leo Ordiales". Fédération Internationale de Volleyball. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  5. ↑ Garcia, John Mark (September 16, 2025). "Leo Ordiales was 'forced' into volleyball. Look where he is now". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 "Negrense Leo Ordiales still NU for collegiate volleyball". Panay News. August 21, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  7. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (May 18, 2025). "UAAP: Leo Ordiales shows wares in NU title win". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  8. 1 2 Ballecer, R. J. (May 19, 2025). "Leo Ordiales Fulfills a Promise By Winning First UAAP Title". The Game. One MEGA Group Inc. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  9. ↑ "NU-Sta Elena Nationals rule Spikers' Turf". National University. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  10. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (December 15, 2023). "NU-Sta Elena stuns seasoned Cignal to win Spikers' Turf title". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  11. 1 2 Agcaoili, Lance (September 11, 2025). "Meet Alas Pilipinas: Final 14 for FIVB Men's World Championship debut". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  12. ↑ Caacbay, Kennedy (July 13, 2025). "Leo Ordiales named Best Opposite Spiker in Leg 1 of SEA V.League". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Ordiales all in for Alas". The Philippine Star. September 1, 2025. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  14. ↑ Demigillo, Kiko (August 31, 2025). "Leo Ordiales relishes being part of Alas Pilipinas pool for FIVB World Championship". One Sports. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
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