Patrick Herrmann
A speedy and loyal German winger who spent his entire professional career at Borussia Mönchengladbach, becoming a one-club man in the modern era.
Born 1991 (age 35)·German footballer·Birthday: February 12·Millennials
Biography
In an age of frequent transfers and mercenary careers, Patrick Herrmann's story stands out for its remarkable fidelity. The wiry winger from the Saarland joined Borussia Mönchengladbach's youth academy as a teenager and never left. He broke into the first team in 2010, instantly recognizable for his blistering pace, direct runs, and tireless work ethic on the right flank. While not always a guaranteed starter, Herrmann embodied the club's spirit through highs and lows, contributing crucial goals and assists over more than a decade in the Bundesliga. His longevity and commitment made him a beloved figure at Borussia-Park, a rare example of a player whose identity became inseparable from the club he served. His retirement marked the end of an era for Gladbach fans, a final whistle for a model of quiet, consistent dedication.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Patrick was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Patrick Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Patrick's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made over 300 competitive appearances for Borussia Mönchengladbach across all competitions.
- Helped Mönchengladbach qualify for the UEFA Champions League on multiple occasions during his tenure.
- Was a member of the German squad that won the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia.
Did You Know?
He scored his first Bundesliga goal against Eintracht Frankfurt in 2010, just minutes after coming on as a substitute.
Herrmann holds a degree in sports management, which he pursued alongside his playing career.
Despite being a one-club man at the professional level, he began his youth career at FC Uchtelfangen.
“My heart is here in Mönchengladbach; this club is my home.”
