Editing Torsten Frings (section)

==Style of play==
Frings was an all-action, well-rounded and versatile [[midfielder]]. He was capable of playing anywhere across the midfield, although he was most comfortable in the [[Central midfielder|centre]], running deep from his own team's [[Midfielder#Box-to-box midfielder|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.<ref name="Toronto FC captain Torsten Frings announces retirement">{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/toronto-fc-captain-torsten-frings-announces-retirement-1.1345881|title=Toronto FC captain Torsten Frings announces retirement|publisher=CBC Sports|date=26 February 2013|access-date=22 August 2016}}</ref><ref name="TFC's Frings no slouch when it comes to international honours">{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/tfcs-frings-no-slouch-when-it-comes-to-international-honours/article552149/|title=TFC's Frings no slouch when it comes to international honours|work=The Globe and Mail|author1=Jeff Blair|date=6 March 2012|access-date=22 August 2016}}</ref><ref name="With captain sidelined, Toronto FC looks to life without Torsten Frings">{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/03/22/with-captain-sidelined-t_n_1373866.html|title=With captain sidelined, Toronto FC looks to life without Torsten Frings|work=HuffPost|author1=Neil Davidson|date=22 March 2012|access-date=22 August 2016}}</ref> He was usually deployed as [[defensive midfielder]], however, where he excelled due to his tough tackling playing style.<ref name="Happy Birthday to you!"/><ref name="Toronto FC captain Torsten Frings announces retirement"/> A large, tenacious and physically strong player, and a vocal presence on the pitch, he also excelled in the air and was capable of playing as a [[Defender (association football)|defender]], as a [[centre-back]] or [[Sweeper (association football)|sweeper]], due to his organisational abilities, knowledge of the game, and fighting spirit on the pitch.<ref name="Not All Is Lost for U.S."/><ref name="Toronto FC captain Torsten Frings announces retirement"/><ref name="Toronto FC not ready for big time just yet">{{cite web|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/soccer/breaking-down-toronto-fcs-season-opener|title=Toronto FC not ready for big time just yet|work=National Post|author1=Matthew Scianitti|date=19 March 2012|access-date=22 August 2016}}</ref><ref name="Toronto FC captain Frings out 4-6 weeks">{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/frings-toronto-fc-injury/|title=Toronto FC captain Frings out 4–6 weeks|publisher=Sportsnet|author1=John Molinaro|date=20 March 2012|access-date=22 August 2016}}</ref> In addition to his defensive attributes, Frings was also known for his leadership on the pitch, as well as his explosive, powerful shot from distance.<ref name="Toronto FC captain Torsten Frings announces retirement"/><ref name="TFC's Frings no slouch when it comes to international honours"/><ref name="Toronto FC not ready for big time just yet"/><ref name="Toronto FC captain Frings out 4-6 weeks"/>