Günter Hermann
Encyclopedia
Günter Hermann is a retired German
footballer who played as a defensive midfielder, mainly with Werder Bremen
.
He was also part of the West German national team
that was crowned World champion
in 1990
.
. He made his Bundesliga
debut on 11 December 1982, in a 2–1 win at VfL Bochum
, but it would be only his only appearance of the season, and he would also amass a single one in the following.
After a slow start, Hermann became a very important defensive member, often partnering legendary Miroslav Votava
in central midfield. In the 1987–88 season, he played in 30 matches (receiving only one yellow card), as Werder won the national championship after 23 years. As his presence was diminishing he still appeared in six matches during the club's 1991–92 Cup Winners' Cup victorious campaign, although he did not play in the final.
In December 1992, Hermann left Bremen for another first-divisioner, SG Wattenscheid 09
(in Bochum
) helping the modest side retain its top level status in his one helf season stint. He finished his career in the second division
with Hannover 96
, retiring at almost 36; he later had a go at managing in amateur football, mainly with VSK Osterholz-Scharmbeck
.
in his professional career, making his debut on 21 September 1988, in a friendly against the Soviet Union (1–0) in Düsseldorf
.
His other appearance took place in the final test of the nation ahead of the 1990 FIFA World Cup
, playing nine minutes in another 1–0 success, on 30 May, against Denmark
. During the final stages, he was the only outfield player besides striker Frank Mill
and defender
Paul Steiner
not to receive a single minute during the competition.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
footballer who played as a defensive midfielder, mainly with Werder Bremen
SV Werder Bremen
SV Werder Bremen is a German sports club best known for its association football team playing in Bremen, in the northwest German federal state of the same name. The club was founded on 4 February 1899 as Fußballverein Werder by a group of sixteen vocational high school students who had won a prize...
.
He was also part of the West German national team
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
that was crowned World champion
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
in 1990
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
.
Club career
During nearly ten professional seasons, Hermann played with SV Werder BremenSV Werder Bremen
SV Werder Bremen is a German sports club best known for its association football team playing in Bremen, in the northwest German federal state of the same name. The club was founded on 4 February 1899 as Fußballverein Werder by a group of sixteen vocational high school students who had won a prize...
. He made his Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
debut on 11 December 1982, in a 2–1 win at VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
Verein für Leibesübungen Bochum 1848 Fußballgemeinschaft, commonly referred to as simply VfL Bochum, is a German association football club based in the city of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia.-Founding to World War II:...
, but it would be only his only appearance of the season, and he would also amass a single one in the following.
After a slow start, Hermann became a very important defensive member, often partnering legendary Miroslav Votava
Miroslav Votava
Miroslav "Mirko" Votava is a former German footballer and coach.A defensive midfielder of stamina and tactical awareness, Votava played 546 matches in the Bundesliga , retiring at the age of 41...
in central midfield. In the 1987–88 season, he played in 30 matches (receiving only one yellow card), as Werder won the national championship after 23 years. As his presence was diminishing he still appeared in six matches during the club's 1991–92 Cup Winners' Cup victorious campaign, although he did not play in the final.
In December 1992, Hermann left Bremen for another first-divisioner, SG Wattenscheid 09
SG Wattenscheid 09
SG Wattenscheid 09 is a German association football club, located in Wattenscheid which is part of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. The club claims an official founding date of 18 September 1909 as Ballspiel-Verein Wattenscheid out of the merger of two earlier sides known as BV Sodalität der...
(in Bochum
Bochum
Bochum is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, western Germany. It is located in the Ruhr area and is surrounded by the cities of Essen, Gelsenkirchen, Herne, Castrop-Rauxel, Dortmund, Witten and Hattingen.-History:...
) helping the modest side retain its top level status in his one helf season stint. He finished his career in the second division
2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
with Hannover 96
Hannover 96
Hannoverscher Sportverein von 1896, commonly referred to as Hannover 96, Hannover or simply 96, is a German association football club based in the city of Hanover, Lower Saxony.-Foundation to WWII:...
, retiring at almost 36; he later had a go at managing in amateur football, mainly with VSK Osterholz-Scharmbeck
VSK Osterholz-Scharmbeck
VSK Osterholz Scharmbeck is a German association football club from the district of Osterholz-Scharmbeck in Lower Saxony. The footballers are the most successful group within a sports club that also includes departments for athletics, gymnastics, and handball....
.
International career
Hermann recorded just two international caps for West GermanyGermany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
in his professional career, making his debut on 21 September 1988, in a friendly against the Soviet Union (1–0) in Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is the capital city of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia and centre of the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region.Düsseldorf is an important international business and financial centre and renowned for its fashion and trade fairs. Located centrally within the European Megalopolis, the...
.
His other appearance took place in the final test of the nation ahead of the 1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
, playing nine minutes in another 1–0 success, on 30 May, against Denmark
Denmark national football team
The Denmark national football team represents Denmark in association football and is controlled by the Danish Football Association , the governing body for the football clubs which are organized under DBU...
. During the final stages, he was the only outfield player besides striker Frank Mill
Frank Mill
Frank Mill was a German footballer and part of the 1990 FIFA World Cup winning squad of West Germany. Further, he participated at the 1984 and at the 1988 Summer Olympics, where he won the bronze medal with the German team.-Biography:A clinical striker in his prime, the son of a junk dealer...
and defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
Paul Steiner
Paul Steiner
Paul Steiner is a retired German footballer who played mainly as a central defender.-Club career:Born in Waldbrunn, Baden-Württemberg, Steiner started his career in his hometown, playing for TSV Strümpfelbrunn...
not to receive a single minute during the competition.
Team
- UEFA Cup Winners' CupUEFA Cup Winners' CupThe UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but...
: 1991–92 - Fußball-BundesligaFußball-BundesligaThe Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
: 1987–88, 1992–93 - DFB-PokalDFB-PokalThe DFB-Pokal or DFB Cup is a German knockout football cup competition held annually. 64 teams participate in the competition, including all clubs from the Bundesliga and the 2nd Bundesliga. It is considered the second most important national title in German football after the Bundesliga...
: 1990–91; Runner-up 1988–89, 1989–90