Rico Benatelli (born 17 March 1992) is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for 3.

Still during his youth career he moved to Borussia Dortmund where he stayed for five years, playing two years senior football for the club's reserve team in the fourth and third tier.

Liga side Würzburger Kickers on a free transfer, signing a two-year-contract until 2017.

[6] He is the son of former professional footballer Frank Benatelli.

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