 He started his professional career at Juventus F.C., giant of Turin.After he spent on loan at Mantova os Serie B, A.C. ChievoVerona bought him in co-ownership deal, for €220,000, but loaned him again to Modena of Serie B, along with Tommaso Chiecchi.In June 2007, Chievo had to rebuild the team due to relegation, Bentivoglio was signed permanently for €500,000.