Hérold Goulon

Hérold Goulon
Personal information
Full nameDarryl Hérold Goulon
Date of birth12 June 1988
Place of birthParis, France
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)[1]
Playing positionMidfielder
Club information
Current team
AC Omonia
Number93
Youth career
1998–2001Solitaires Paris
2001–2002Espérance Paris
2002–2003Bourget FC
2004–2006Lyon
2006Middlesbrough
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2006–2008Middlesbrough0(0)
2008–2010Le Mans37(0)
2010–2012Blackburn Rovers4(0)
2011–2012→ Doncaster Rovers (loan)6(0)
2013–2014Zawisza Bydgoszcz24(2)
2015–AC Omonoia8(0)
National team
2009France U213(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 24 April 2015.
† Appearances (Goals).

Darryl Hérold Goulon (born 12 June 1988), or Hérold Goulon as he is commonly known, is a French footballer who plays as a defensive or a central midfielder. His playing style and ability have drawn comparisons to Patrick Vieira.[2] He currently plays for AC Omonia.

Honours

Zawisza Bydgoszcz

Club career

Goulon, in 2002, was selected to attend the famous Clairefontaine academy. After leaving the academy, he joined French champions Olympique Lyonnais. After spending a year in the reserves, playing in only 3 matches, he joined English side Middlesbrough agreeing to a three-year deal.[3][4] Despite the hype surrounding the signing by Middlesbrough and their supporters, including comparing the youngster to the likes of Patrick Vieira,[5] Goulon 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.[6]

Goulon signed with Le Mans on the last day of the winter transfer window,[7] and made his league debut on 7 March 2009, in a match against Nancy coming on as a substitute in the 83rd minute. The match ended in a 2–2 draw.

In late September 2010, it was revealed that Goulon, now a free agent, had begun a two-week trial with Premier League club Blackburn Rovers.[8]

On 22 October 2010, Goulon signed for Rovers on a two-year deal.[9] His time at Ewood Park was very unsuccessful, making just 4 league appearances and after a change of management at the club, it was indicated to Goulon that he would be free to talk to other clubs and surplus to requirements.[10] In May 2011, Goulon underwent a trial in Germany with Köln.[11]

On 23 November 2011, Goulon signed on loan for Doncaster Rovers until the end of January 2012.[12] He eventually returned to Blackburn after his loan spell ended without extending the loan deal.

On 4 July 2013 he signed contract with Zawisza Bydgoszcz.[13]

On 20 January 2015 he signed contract with AC Omonia.[14]

International career

On 25 May 2009, Goulon was called up, for the first time, to the France under-21 team to participate in the 2009 Toulon Tournament.[15] He made his debut in the tournament against Qatar on 5 June 2009.

References

  1. ↑ http://guardian.touch-line.com/StatsCentre.asp?pStr=Player&plid=210143&cust=&lang=0&teid=219&cpid=4&ctid=11
  2. ↑ Cryer, Andy (23 November 2011). "Blackburn Rovers midfielder Herold Goulon loaned to Doncaster Rovers". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
  3. ↑ "Midfielder Goulon pens Boro deal". BBC News. 13 July 2006. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
  4. ↑ "Boro's warm welcome for French wonderkid". Evening Gazette. 14 July 2006. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
  5. ↑ Louise Taylor (13 July 2006). "Huth fails his medical at Middlesbrough". Guardian. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
  6. ↑ "Premier League Glance". Aol.co.nz. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
  7. ↑ Lacourte, Pierre-Damien (31 January 2009). "Le Mans : trois jeunes pour préparer l'avenir" (in French). Maxifoot.fr. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
  8. ↑ "Allardyce eyes up the new Vieira". Lancashire Evening Telegraph. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
  9. ↑ "Rovers sign Goulon". Rovers.co.uk. Retrieved 22 October 2010.
  10. ↑ "Goulon free to leave Rovers". goal.com. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
  11. ↑ "Goulon Germany trial". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  12. ↑ "Doncaster Rovers make Blackburn's Goulon latest signing". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
  13. ↑ "Herold Goulon graczem Zawiszy Bydgoszcz". Eurosport. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  14. ↑ "Goulon zawodnikiem Omonii Nikozja". sport.wp.pl. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  15. ↑ "Sélections : Espoirs (2008–2009) Festival International Espoirs de Toulon (03/06 – 12/06)". FFF (in French). ca. May 2009. Retrieved 17 January 2011. Check date values in: |date= (help)

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