Rico Benatelli
Rico Benatelli is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for FC St. Pauli.Born in Herdecke and raised in Bochum, Benatelli went through the youth ranks of local heavyweights VfL Bochum. 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 fourth and third tier.
In July 2015, after Erzgebirge Aue had been relegated from 2. Bundesliga, he joined newly promoted fellow 3. Liga side Würzburger Kickers on a free transfer, signing a two-year-contract until 2017.Personal life
He is the son of former professional footballer Frank Benatelli. Rico is of Italian descent.
