Josep Franch Xargay (1 August 1943 â 19 May 2021) was a Spanish professional footballer who played as a defender.
Born in Santa Cristina d'Aro, Franch played for Banyoles, Figueres, Girona, Badalona, Barcelona and Sabadell.
After retiring from football he worked in construction and hospitality, before dying in a hospital in Barcelona on 19 May 2021, aged 77.