David Herold (footballer)

David Herold (born 20 February 2003) is a German professional footballer who plays as a left-back for 2. Bundesliga club Karlsruher SC. He has represented Germany at various youth levels internationally.

Early career
Herold is a youth product of JFG Region Krumbach, FC Memmingen and Bayern Munich.

Bayern Munich
He began his senior career with Bayern Munich II in 2022. On 1 June 2022, he extended his contract with Bayern Munich II until 2024. He joined the senior Bayern Munich team in the preseason tour in the summer of 2022.

Loan to Rheindorf Altach
On 6 February 2023, Herold joined the Austrian club Rheindorf Altach on loan for the second half of the 2022–23 season. He made his senior and professional debut with Rheindorf Altach as a substitute in a 1–0 loss Austrian Bundesliga match against LASK on 12 February 2023.

Loan to Karlsruher SC
On 29 June 2023, Herold joined 2. Bundesliga club Karlsruher SC on a season-long loan with an option to make the move permanent.

Karlsruher SC
He was permanently transferred to Karlsruher SC on 14 June 2024.

International career
Herold is a youth international for Germany, having played up to the Germany U19s.