Patrick Herrmann (footballer, born 1988)
A speedy winger whose career was defined by unwavering loyalty to Borussia Mönchengladbach, becoming a symbol of the club's modern resurgence.
Born 1988 (age 38)·German footballer·Birthday: March 16·Millennials
Biography
Patrick Herrmann's football story is one of quiet consistency and deep-rooted connection. Emerging from the youth system of Borussia Mönchengladbach, he broke into the first team in 2009 and never looked back, spending his entire professional career at the club. More than just a player, he became a fixture, embodying the hard-working ethos of the team under multiple managers. Operating primarily on the right wing, his pace and direct running were hallmarks of Gladbach's counter-attacking style during their successful push for European qualification. While he never garnered the massive international headlines of some contemporaries, his value was measured in over 300 Bundesliga appearances, crucial goals in derbies, and the respect of fans who saw him as one of their own. His retirement in 2023 closed a chapter on a rare modern example of a one-club man.
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 1988, 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 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Patrick's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
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
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
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
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made over 300 Bundesliga appearances exclusively for Borussia Mönchengladbach.
- Won the Fritz Walter Medal in U-18 gold in 2008, recognizing him as Germany's top youth talent.
- Played a key role in Borussia Mönchengladbach's qualification for the UEFA Champions League in the 2015-16 season.
- Scored in a memorable 3-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the 2015-16 Bundesliga season.
Did You Know?
He shares his name with a famous German road bicycle race, the 'Rund um den Finanzplatz Eschborn-Frankfurt', which was formerly known as the 'Rund um den Henninger-Turm' and nicknamed 'The Race of the Two Herrmanns' after two early winners.
Herrmann was known for his exceptional speed and was consistently among the fastest players in the Bundesliga in sprint metrics.
He scored his first Bundesliga goal against Bayern Munich in 2010.
“My heart has always been here in Mönchengladbach; this club is my home.”
