Overview
- Düsseldorf and Leverkusen announced the passing of the former winger and issued tributes highlighting his impact on both clubs.
- Herzog was part of West Germany’s 1974 title‑winning squad, playing in the second‑round wins over Yugoslavia and Sweden and earning five caps that year.
- He received the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt after the World Cup and was known for a modest public profile despite significant club achievements.
- At club level he helped Fortuna Düsseldorf win promotion in 1971, later captained Bayer Leverkusen to promotion in 1979, and scored the decisive 1–0 in the 1982 relegation play‑off.
- He retired in 1983 after 394 senior appearances across both clubs and subsequently worked as a Bayer Leverkusen scout until 2012.