20 Facts About Torsten Frings

Torsten Klaus Frings was born on 22 November 1976 and is a German former footballer and manager, who last managed SV Meppen.

Torsten Frings helped them win the 1998 UEFA Intertoto Cup, scoring the decisive goal in the final against FK Vojvodina.

Torsten Frings took over from Tomas Rosicky in the playmaking role and scored four times in 16 games before signing a three-year contract with Dortmund's rivals, Bayern Munich.

On 29 June 2011, it was announced that Torsten Frings had reached an agreement to join Major League Soccer team Toronto FC as a designated player.

On 29 July 2011, Torsten Frings made his CONCACAF Champions League debut against Real Esteli in which he was given the honour of wearing the captain's armband for Toronto.

Torsten Frings became the permanent captain of the club following Maicon Santos's transfer to Dallas.

Torsten Frings missed the latter portion of the 2012 season after sustaining a hip injury which required arthroscopic surgery.

Torsten Frings took part at UEFA Euro 2004 and at the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup on home soil, winning a bronze medal in the latter tournament.

Torsten Frings was later called up to Germany's squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on home soil.

Torsten Frings was called up to Germany's Euro 2008 squad, which reached the final of the tournament only to be defeated by Spain, but was later not included in the team for the 2010 World Cup by German coach Joachim Low.

Torsten Frings was capable of playing anywhere across the midfield, although he was most comfortable in the centre, running deep from his own team's box to the opposition's box, due to his work-rate, vision, solid first touch and passing with either foot, despite his lack of notable pace.

Torsten Frings was usually deployed as defensive midfielder where he excelled due to his tough tackling playing style.

Torsten Frings received a coaching license from the German FA after a 10-month coaching course in March 2015.

On 27 December 2016, Torsten Frings was appointed as the head coach of Darmstadt 98.

Torsten Frings took over a team in last place and five points below the relegation playoff spot.

On 9 December 2017, Torsten Frings was relieved of his duties as Darmstadt's head coach.

Torsten Frings finished with a record of nine wins, eight draws, and 19 losses.

Torsten Frings was appointed as the new head coach of SV Meppen on 14 July 2020.

Torsten Frings is married to Petra and they have two children, Lisa-Katharina and Lena Alina.

Torsten Frings's hobbies include spending time with his family and riding his motorcycle.