Born in Scandiano,[2][3][4] and grown up in Castellarano,[2] both in the Province of Reggio-Emilia, Italy, Belfasti started his career at Serie B club Modena F.C.
Belfasti received his first national call-up in December 2009, from Italy U19 team,[8] which the age limit of that season was in fact born 1991.
[12] He made his U18 debut against Albania on 19 May 2010[3] and played twice in pre-season friendlies for Italy U19 team against Russia[nb 1] and France in August and September 2011.
[18] Despite the fee was not disclosed by Juventus, the residual contract value of Belfasti had instead from €98,000 on 30 June 2013[19] to €366,000[20] on 5 July, or an increase of €268,000, due to the purchase of the remain registration rights, the adjustment in accounting and a few days of amortization.
On 5 July 2013 Belfasti, along with Giuseppe Ruggiero were joined Pro Vercelli in another co-ownership deal for €470,000[19][21] and €260,000 respectively,[21] as part of the return of Elio De Silvestro to Juventus for €760,000.