Nicola Belmonte

Bari

Before making his professional debut in the 2004–2005 season, Nicola Belmonte was developed as a youth prospect at AS Bari. He made more than 100 appearances over two different stints, solidifying his reputation as a dependable and tactically adaptable defender who could play centre back or right back. His most notable time at the San Nicola Stadium was from 2009 to 2011. He was a consistent member of the starting eleven during the 2010–2011 Serie A season, frequently covering for central defence injuries. Due to the high regard for his defensive contributions, he received a sizable long-term contract extension in late 2010. In a multiplayer exchange, however, he eventually relocated to Siena.

Siena

In July 2008, he was signed by A.C. Siena in co-ownership deal, for €1.2 million, However, after just played one league match for Siena in 2008–09 Serie A, Belmonte returned to A.S. Bari on loan. In the first season he played a few games, as the team had Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Ranocchia as centre-backs. In September 2010, he extended his contract with Bari from 2013 to 2015. In ca. 2010 his contract with Siena also extended to 30 June 2014. He was the centre-back of the team along with Marco Rossi, but sometimes moved to right back when Andrea Masiello was unavailable. The coach also tested Andrea Raggi as starting rightback at the start of season, made Belmonte as sub and A.Masiello moved to centre-back. Despite the arrival of Kamil Glik in…

In the summer of 2024, Belmonte was hired as the new Under-19 coach of hometown club Cosenza. On 26 February 2025, following the dismissal of Massimiliano Alvini, Belmonte was promoted in charge of the first team together with Pierantonio Tortelli. As Belmonte did not own a valid UEFA Pro coaching license by the time of his promotion, he is officially appearing as an assistant to Tortelli.