Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on November 22, 1976)

Happy Birthday, Torsten Frings! From dominating midfield battles at Bayern Munich to bringing your legendary skills across the pond with Toronto FC, you've always been a master of precision tackles and unforgettable goals. Even though you hung up those boots in 2012, we're pretty sure opposing players still wake up sweating from nightmares about facing you.

Here's hoping your birthday is as timeless as that rocket goal against Costa Rica in the 2006 World Cup opener—still replayed by fans who appreciate true football artistry. May this year bring joy equal to all 160-plus matches where opponents wished they'd stayed home instead!