Günter Hermann (born 5 December 1960) is a German former professional

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who played as a

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, mainly with

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. He was also part of the West Germany national team that was crowned

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Club career

During nearly ten professional seasons, Hermann played with

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. He made his

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debut on 11 December 1982, in a 2–1 win at

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, 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

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in central midfield. In the 1987–88 season, he played in 30 matches (receiving only one

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), 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

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. In December 1992, Hermann left Bremen after 231 top-flight matches for another first-divisioner,

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(in Bochum) helping the modest side retain its top level status in his one half season stint. He finished his career in the

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with

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, retiring at almost 36; he later had a go at managing in amateur football, mainly with

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International career

Hermann recorded two international caps for

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in his professional career, making his debut on 21 September 1988, in a friendly against the

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(1–0) in

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. His other appearance took place in the final test of the nation ahead of the

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, playing nine minutes in another 1–0 success, on 30 May, against

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. During the final stages, he was the only outfield player besides

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and defender

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not to receive a single minute during the competition.

Honours

Werder Bremen *

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: 1991–92 *

: 1987–88 *

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: 1990–91; runners-up 1988–89, 1989–90 * DFL-Supercup: 1988 West Germany *

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hermann, Gunter 1960 births Living people People from Nienburg (district) German footballers Association football midfielders Germany international footballers 1990 FIFA World Cup players FIFA World Cup-winning players Bundesliga players 2. Bundesliga players SV Werder Bremen players SV Werder Bremen II players SG Wattenscheid 09 players Hannover 96 players Footballers from Lower Saxony West German footballers