Gifted with great ball control and a precise shot, Herrmann soon became a starter for FSV as an outside left. In 1952 AC Torino offered 60,000 D-Mark to Herrmann, but he declined due to being married with a son.
Herrmann's exceptional ball control and accurate shooting skills led to his becoming a regular starter for FSV as an outside left. In 1952 AC Torino offered him a significant sum of money, but he declined the offer because he was already married with a child.