At 74: coaching legend Peter Hermann has died

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·19 September 2026

At 74: coaching legend Peter Hermann has died

Longtime Bundesliga assistant coach Peter Hermann has passed away at the age of 74.

The Bayer 04 family mourns the loss of Peter Hermann 🙏 Peter Hermann passed away on Saturday at the age of 74, following a long, severe battle with ALS. We are all deeply saddened by the loss of a wonderful person who helped shape football in Leverkusen over many decades.
– Saturday, 19 September 2026

This was confirmed, among others, by his former club Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Together with Jupp Heynckes, Hermann formed an influential coaching duo in the Bundesliga for many years.

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In addition to Leverkusen, Hermann also worked on the sidelines in Nuremberg, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Schalke, and Dortmund. He was also active with the DFB, working with several youth national teams.

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