Hérold, in 2002, was selected to attend the infamous Clairefontaine academy. After leaving the academy, he joined French champions Olympique Lyonnais. After only spending only a year in the reserves, playing in 3 matches, he joined English side Middlesbrough agreeing to a three-year deal.[1][2]Despite the hype surrounding the signing by Middlesbrough and their supporters, including comparing the youngster to the likes of Patrick Vieira[3], Hérold only featured in the reserves. After going through the duration of his contract, the English club released him, without the player ever playing a match in the Premier League.[4]
Hérold signed with Le Mans on the last day of the winter transfer window[5]and made his league debut on March 7, 2009 in a match against Nancy coming on as a substitute in the 83rd minute. The match ended in a 2–2 draw.[6]
[edit]International career
On 25 May 2009, Hérold was called up, for the first time, to the France under-21 team to participate in the 2009 Toulon Tournament. He made his debut in the tournament against Qatar.
