The left footed played in his clubs mostly center-half; although not very tall and rather slim, he was assertive on the ground and also in the header game, and also had good ball handling. Lerond was of average size, but extremely quick, a great technician, calm and always at the right place. He was a very gifted footballer. A strong commitment, in the service of others, for a man who commanded respect, both on the field - thanks to his technique, in particular -, in his role as defender, and wing half. A solid defender, quick and endowed with an excellent recovery. A a sort of modern libero with princely elegance. His style of play contrasts with the unsightly standards of the time. In a championship where the tendency of central defenders is rather to release strong and far in the stands at the slightest hitch, Lerond is more concerned with keeping the ball on the playing area. His philosophy? Build rather than destroy. His technical and tactical maturity quickly prompted his successive coaches to entrust him with the captain's armband. Discreet and elegant player, hard worker, model of uprightness and professional rigor.