He was a key member of the Lazio title-winning side of the 1973–74 Serie A season, for which he scored two goals and made 23 appearances.

[2][3] Re Cecconi was called up for Italy's squad for the 1974 World Cup, and he won two caps in total during the following season in friendly matches in 1974.

He also played for the Italian under-23 side, in addition to being in the Italy national squad at the 1974 World Cup.

[2][4] Re Cecconi was shot dead in Rome on 18 January 1977, following a practical joke of robbing a friend's jewelry shop.

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