Ha Chang-rae explained

Ha Chang-rae
하창래
Fullname:Ha Chang-rae
Birth Date:16 October 1994
Birth Place:South Korea
Currentclub:Nagoya Grampus
Clubnumber:3
Position:Centre-back
Youthyears1:2010–2012
Youthclubs1:Chung-Ang University High School
Collegeyears1:2013–2016
College1:Chung-Ang University
Years1:2017
Clubs1:Incheon United
Caps1:20
Goals1:1
Years2:2018–2023
Clubs2:Pohang Steelers
Caps2:124
Goals2:6
Years3:2021–2022
Clubs3:Gimcheon Sangmu (draft)
Caps3:20
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Nagoya Grampus
Caps4:13
Goals4:2
Pcupdate:26 May 2024 (UTC)
Hangul:하창래
Hanja:!
Rr:Ha Changnae
Mr:Ha Ch'angnae

Ha Chang-rae (; born 16 October 1994) is a South Korean footballer who plays as Centre-back for club 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.[1] [2] 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 a 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.[3] He make his debut in a 1–0 lost 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

He magnificent performances with Nagoya Grampus in the 2024 J1 League season earns him a called 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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ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Incheon United2017K League 120110211
Pohang Steelers201828100281
201931100311
202026140301
2021210021
Gimcheon Sangmu (draft) 2021K League 2801191
2022K League 112020140
Pohang Steelers800080
20232924151384
Nagoya Grampus2024J1 League1320010132
Career total1768122105119411

Notes and References

  1. https://m.post.naver.com/viewer/postView.nhn?volumeNo=9179575&memberNo=11009313 연습생에서 주전으로, 인천 하창래가 빛나는 지금
  2. News: http://sports.news.naver.com/kfootball/news/read.nhn?oid=139&aid=0002067944 . ko:인천, 김동민-김석호-하창래-김희수 신인 4명 영입 . Sportal Korea. 1 January 2017. ko.
  3. Web site: 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 . 11 February 2024 . ja . 10 January 2024.