Benito Joanet Giménez (16 September 1935 – 22 March 2020) was a Spanish football player and manager.

Playing career

Born in Esplugues de Llobregat, Joanet played as a goalkeeper for Espanyol, Real Zaragoza, Terrassa, Europa and Deportivo de La Coruña.

Coaching career

After retiring he became a football manager, taking charge of Hércules, Castellón, Antequerano, Cádiz, Mallorca, Tenerife, Espanyol, Salamanca and Las Palmas.

Death

Joanet died in Alicante on 22 March 2020 from COVID-19, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

References



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Former Espanyol boss Benito dies following coronavirus infection

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