Ha Chang-rae (Korean: 하창래; born 16 October 1994) is a South Korean footballer who plays as centre-back for Daejeon Hana Citizen.[1]

Ha Chang-rae
하창래
Ha in 2025
Personal information
Full name Ha Chang-rae
Date of birth (1994-10-16) 16 October 1994 (age 31)
Place of birth South Korea
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Daejeon Hana Citizen
Number 45
Youth career
2010–2012 Chung-Ang University High School
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2016 Chung-Ang University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Incheon United 20 (1)
2018–2023 Pohang Steelers 124 (6)
2021–2022Gimcheon Sangmu (draft) 20 (0)
2024– Nagoya Grampus 24 (3)
2025Daejeon Hana Citizen (loan) 24 (0)
2026– Daejeon Hana Citizen 4 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 09:11, 23 April 2026 (UTC)
Ha Chang-rae
Hangul
하창래
Hanja
河昌来
RRHa Changrae
MRHa Ch'angnae

Club career

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Incheon United

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Ha played college football for Chung-Ang University before signing for K League 1 side Incheon United on 6 January 2017.[2][3] He make his professional career debut on 24 August in 2–1 win against Ulsan Hyundai. On 23 September, he scored his first career goal in a 1–1 draw against Suwon Samsung Bluewings.

Pohang Steelers

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In January 2018, Ha signed for Pohang Steelers. He make his club debut in a 3–0 win over Daegu FC on 3 March. In the next match against Jeonnam Dragons, he scored the first goal in the match where Pohang Steelers went on to win 3–2.

Gimcheon Sangmu (loan)

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On 8 March 2021, Ha joined K League 2 club Gimcheon Sangmu on loan. He make his debut in the 2021 Korean FA Cup on 28 March where he scored a goal in an 8–0 win over K3 League side Pyeongtaek Citizen. In his first season, he helped the club to win the 2021 K League 2 thus gaining promotion to the K League 1.

Ha than returned to Pohang Steelers on 7 September 2022. On 4 November 2023, Ha helped the club to win the 2023 Korean FA Cup after a 4–2 over Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. On 29 November 2023, Ha scored his first AFC Champions League goal against Vietnamese club Hanoi FC in 2–0 win.

Nagoya Grampus

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On 10 January 2024, Ha signed with J1 League club Nagoya Grampus ahead of the 2024 season.[4] He make his debut in a 1–0 loss against Machida Zelvia on 2 March. He then put up a 'Man of the Match' performances where he provided an assist and scoring a goal in a 2–0 win over Kashiwa Reysol on 16 March.

International career

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His performances with Nagoya Grampus in the 2024 J1 League season earned him a call-up to the South Korea national team by caretaker Kim Do-hoon in June 2024 ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match.

Club statistics

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As of 27 May 2025.[5]
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Incheon United 2017 K League 1 20110211
Pohang Steelers 2018 28100281
2019 31100311
2020 26140301
2021 210021
Gimcheon Sangmu (draft) 2021 K League 2 801191
2022 K League 1 12020140
Pohang Steelers 800080
2023 292415[a]1384
Nagoya Grampus 2024 J1 League 2431020273
Daejeon Hana Citizen (loan) 2025 K League 1 12010130
Career total 20010142205122113
  1. Appearances in AFC Champions League

Honours

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Gimcheon Sangmu

Pohang Steelers

Nagoya Grampus

References

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  1. Ha Chang-rae at Soccerway
  2. 연습생에서 주전으로, 인천 하창래가 빛나는 지금 m.post.naver.com
  3. 인천, 김동민-김석호-하창래-김희수 신인 4명 영입 (in Korean). Sportal Korea. 1 January 2017.
  4. "ハ チャンレ選手、移籍加入のお知らせ|ニュース|名古屋グランパス公式サイト". 名古屋グランパス公式サイト (in Japanese). 10 January 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
  5. Ha Chang-rae at Soccerway. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  6. "名古屋vs新潟の試合結果・データ (JリーグYBCルヴァンカップ:2024年11月2日)". J.League (in Japanese). Retrieved 10 November 2024.
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