Tenerife Striker Jesus de Miguel Dies Aged 30
CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died at the age of 30, a day after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision during a Spanish second division match. The club confirmed his death on Tuesday morning, November 3, 2026.
De Miguel collapsed after colliding with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during Monday’s Segunda Division match at Tenerife’s Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez. He was taken to hospital, admitted to intensive care, and died at 8 a.m. on Tuesday after his condition worsened overnight.
“Racked with pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe that this is true, we at CD Tenerife announce the tragic passing of Jesus de Miguel Alameda,” the club said in a statement. “There are no words of comfort. There is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this feeling overflowing with sadness.”
The club said it stood with his devastated family and loved ones, and with Tenerife supporters mourning the loss. It added that the family thanked supporters for their messages and asked for privacy in these terrible moments.
Jesus de Miguel collision ends match in stoppage time
The incident took place seven minutes into stoppage time, with the match level at 2-2. De Miguel had come on as a substitute in the 59th minute, when Tenerife led 2-0. A long ball dropped towards him near the halfway line, and Owono rushed out of his area to clear it. The goalkeeper’s knee struck de Miguel in the chest.
Owono was shown a straight red card at once. Players waved medical staff onto the pitch as de Miguel lay motionless, and the match was abandoned shortly afterwards. Spanish media reported that de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest in an ambulance on the way to the Hospital Universitario de Nuestra Senora de Candelaria in Santa Cruz.
Late on Monday, Tenerife said de Miguel was in intensive care and described him as stable despite the severity of his condition. An update in the early hours of Tuesday said his condition had worsened neurologically. The club then confirmed his death in the morning.
Tributes followed from across Spanish football. FC Andorra said it was devastated and sent its most sincere condolences to the family, team-mates, friends and CD Tenerife. Andorra’s majority shareholder, former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, wrote: “I am so deeply sorry. Rest in peace, Jesus.” The Royal Spanish Football Federation also expressed its deepest sorrow at his passing.
De Miguel began his professional career in 2015 with Leganes B. He signed a three-year deal with Tenerife in 2025 and helped the club move up to a higher division. He scored 11 goals in 29 games for the club.
The death is a shock for a league in which on-pitch medical emergencies are rare, and for a club that had watched its striker fight back from the initial incident on Monday. It also follows a busy week for football news, from managerial change in England to a major tournament postponement. West Ham sacked Nuno Espirito Santo after a poor start in the Championship, as reported here: West Ham Sack Nuno After Poor Championship Start. The AFC Asian Cup 2027 moved from January to December, as reported here: AFC Asian Cup 2027 Postponed to December. In cricket, Glenn Maxwell retired from international cricket, as reported here: Glenn Maxwell Retires From International Cricket.
What happens next
Tenerife has not announced funeral arrangements. The club’s statement focused on the family and on privacy, and no further medical detail was released. The Spanish football authorities and both clubs are expected to mark his passing before their next fixtures.
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jesus de Miguel?
Jesus de Miguel Alameda was a 30-year-old striker for CD Tenerife in Spain’s Segunda Division. He joined the club in 2025 and scored 11 goals in 29 games.
What happened during the match?
He collided with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono seven minutes into stoppage time on Monday, suffered a cardiac arrest, and was taken to intensive care in Santa Cruz.
When did he die?
CD Tenerife confirmed he died at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, after his condition worsened overnight.
Why was the match abandoned?
The match was abandoned shortly after the incident, with the score level at 2-2, after medical staff treated de Miguel on the pitch.
What did the club say?
Tenerife said there were no words of comfort, stood with his devastated family, and asked for privacy for his loved ones.
