Ashley Hartog (born 1 September 1982, in

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) is a South African

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who last played for

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Club career

FC Fortune

Hartog began his career with

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, later known as Western Province United.

Loan to Sint-Truidense

In 2007, he was loaned to Jupiler League club Sint-Truidense, where he played five games, scoring one goal.

FC Cape Town

After one year in Belgium he returned to South Africa, where he played for

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SuperSport United

In early 2011 Hartog joined

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on loan. The move was later made permanent.

Maritzburg United

In 2013 Hartog joined

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on a two-year deal. On 29 January 2016 he was released by Maritzburg United, following a falling out with manager

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on disciplinary grounds together with team-mate

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Ajax Cape Town

On 18 February 2016, Hartog signed a short-term contract with

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. 3 months later he was released by Ajax Cape Town.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Hartog, Ashley 1982 births South African men's soccer players Living people Soccer players from Cape Town Men's association football forwards Sint-Truidense V.V. players Cape Coloureds F.C. Cape Town players SuperSport United F.C. players Maritzburg United F.C. players