Playing several seasons in the National First Division, Dortley gained national attention when Kaizer Chiefs reportedly bid 3 million rand to sign him.
He was an interesting prospect as a left-footed central defender.
Following reports that "the player’s representatives have decided to rather secure a move to Europe",[1] Dortley went on trial with FC Nordsjælland in the summer of 2022.
[5] On 26 June 2024, he made his debut for the senior squad in a 2024 COSAFA Cup match, scoring in a 1–1 draw with Mozambique.
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