Hermann Franz
A specialist in short-term interventions across Germany's elite clubs.
Franz-Peter Hermann is a German football coach and former player born on 22 March 1952. While he has served as an assistant coach for Borussia Dortmund most recently, his primary managerial legacy is defined by his three brief stints at Bayer Leverkusen during the 1990s. His career is characterized by short-term interventions, including taking charge of Fortuna Düsseldorf in late 2015 and serving on the coaching staff at FC Bayern Munich alongside Jupp Heynckes. Unlike a long-tenured architect of a club's identity, Hermann's profile is that of a reliable interim figure who stepped into high-pressure roles during transitional periods for top German clubs.
- birth_date
- 22 March 1952
- nationality
- German
- role
- Coach and former player
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Hermann's managerial journey at Bayer Leverkusen was marked by three distinct, brief chapters. His first stint began on 1 June 1991 and ended just a month later on 30 June 1991; within those two matches, he secured one win and suffered one loss. He returned for a second time on 8 April 1995, managing only until 10 April 1995, where he won his single match in charge. The final chapter of his tenure at Leverkusen ran from 28 April 1996 to 30 June 1996, a period yielding one win, one draw, and three losses. Beyond the first team, he managed Bayer Leverkusen II from 17 February 2003 to 14 May 2003, a spell during which he failed to secure a single victory.
In Their Own Story
On 24 November 2015, Hermann faced another interim challenge when he became the manager of Fortuna Düsseldorf. His path later led him to FC Bayern Munich on 6 October, where he was appointed co-assistant manager under Jupp Heynckes following the dismissal of Carlo Ancelotti. This role continued until the end of that season, at which point Hermann followed Heynckes into retirement. However, his time in Munich saw a second wind; on 2 July 2018, new head coach Niko Kovač announced that Hermann would remain with the club as an assistant coach, officially rejoining the staff from 1 September.
Reader's Guide
Fans tracking Franz-Peter Hermann should note his specific dates of service, particularly his three separate tenures at Bayer Leverkusen between 1991 and 1996. His record shows a mix of immediate results: a 50% win rate in his first two stints (one win each) versus a more difficult final run with one win, one draw, and three losses. For those interested in his playing days, the only specific honour recorded is being a DFB-Pokal finalist during the 1973–74 season.
Did You Know?
- Hermann managed Bayer Leverkusen on three separate occasions between 1991 and 1996.
- He failed to win any of his matches as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen II in early 2003.
- His only recorded honour as a player was being a DFB-Pokal finalist in the 1973–74 season.
- He joined FC Bayern Munich's staff on two separate occasions: first under Jupp Heynckes and later under Niko Kovač.
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