Benito Joanet

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.