Career
In 2008, Han Chao started his professional football player career with Shanghai Dongya in the China League One. In February 2010, Han transferred to China League One side Nanjing Yoyo. In July 2011, Han transferred to Chinese Super League side Henan Jianye on a free transfer.
He would eventually make his league debut for Henan on 28 September 2012 in a game against Shanghai Shenhua,coming on as a substitute for Huang Xiyang in the 79th minute.