[1] Kermanidis was born on July 14, 1950, in Zgorzelec, Poland from Greek political refugees and raised in Hungary.
He played football in Kispesti Textil and later in MTK Budapest,[2] until September 1973, when he was acquired by PAOK Thessaloniki.
[3] At PAOK, Kermanidis won the Greek Cup in 1974 and the championship in 1976.
[4] Later, Kermanidis played for Makedonikos and Naoussa where he ended his career.
After his playing days were over, Kermanidis coached a number of clubs including Trikala (1991, 1994).