Ha Chang-rae


Ha Chang-rae is a South Korean footballer who plays as Centre-back for Nagoya Grampus.

Club career

Incheon United

Ha played college football for Chung-Ang University before signing for K League 1 side Incheon United on 6 January 2017. 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

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)

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

On 10 January 2024, Ha signed with J1 League club Nagoya Grampus ahead of the 2024 season. 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

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.

Honours

Gimcheon Sangmu
Pohang Steelers
Nagoya Grampus