Jesús de Miguel Dies at 30 After On-Field Collision During Tenerife vs Andorra Match

Jesús de Miguel Dies at 30 After Tenerife vs Andorra Collision

Spanish football is in mourning following the death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda, the CD Tenerife striker who passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, after suffering a cardiac arrest following an on-field collision during a Spanish second-division fixture against FC Andorra.

The 30-year-old forward was involved in a serious collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during the closing stages of Monday’s match at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López in Tenerife. He received immediate medical attention before being taken to hospital, where he was admitted to intensive care. Despite medical intervention, his condition deteriorated, and the club confirmed his death on Tuesday morning.

How the Fatal Collision Happened During Tenerife vs Andorra Match

The incident occurred during stoppage time when De Miguel was attempting to reach a long ball near the halfway line. Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono rushed out of his goal to intercept the ball, resulting in a heavy collision with the Tenerife forward.

Owono’s knee struck De Miguel in the chest, leaving the striker collapsed on the pitch. Players from both teams immediately called for medical assistance as the seriousness of the situation became apparent.

The goalkeeper was shown a straight red card by the referee following the incident. Medical personnel rushed onto the field and attended to De Miguel for several minutes before he was taken away in an ambulance.

The match was subsequently abandoned with the score level at 2-2. De Miguel was taken to the Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where he received treatment in the intensive care unit.

Jesús de Miguel’s Condition Deteriorated After Hospitalisation

Following the incident, CD Tenerife initially provided an update confirming that De Miguel had been admitted to hospital in a serious but stable condition.

However, the situation worsened during the early hours of Tuesday. The club subsequently reported a deterioration in his neurological condition.

De Miguel passed away at 8:00 a.m. local time on November 3, 2026, at the age of 30.

CD Tenerife confirmed the news through an emotional official statement, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of their player and extending support to his family, friends, teammates and supporters.

The club also acknowledged the messages of sympathy received from across the football community. His family requested privacy during this difficult period.

Who Was Jesús de Miguel? A Look at His Football Career

Born in Madrid in 1996, Jesús de Miguel built his professional football career through several Spanish clubs before joining CD Tenerife.

He began his football journey with Leganés at youth level and made his senior debut with Leganés B in 2015. Over the years, he represented several clubs in Spanish football, including Fuenlabrada, Unionistas de Salamanca and CD Castellón.

His time at Castellón marked an important phase in his career. He scored 16 goals during the 2023-24 campaign, helping the club secure promotion to Spain’s second division.

De Miguel joined CD Tenerife from Castellón in 2025 on a three-year contract. He contributed 11 goals during the previous season and became part of the club’s attacking setup.

His death has brought a promising football journey to a tragic end.

Football World Pays Tribute to Jesús de Miguel

Following the announcement, messages of condolence poured in from football clubs, organisations and personalities across Spain and beyond.

FC Andorra expressed its deepest sympathies to De Miguel’s family, teammates, friends and CD Tenerife. Gerard Piqué, who is associated with the ownership of FC Andorra, also paid tribute to the striker, expressing his sorrow over the tragedy.

FC Barcelona and Real Madrid joined the football community in mourning his death. Both clubs shared messages of support for his family and loved ones.

UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin also expressed his sadness, while UEFA announced that moments of silence would be observed before European matches during the week.

The Spanish football community was further affected by the decision of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to postpone matches scheduled for Tuesday, including fixtures in the Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina, as a mark of respect and solidarity.

Jesús de Miguel’s Death Leaves Spanish Football in Mourning

The sudden death of Jesús de Miguel has left CD Tenerife, his former clubs and the wider football community grieving.

What began as a competitive league fixture ended in an unimaginable tragedy, with players, supporters and officials witnessing an incident that has deeply affected Spanish football.

As tributes continue to arrive, the focus remains on remembering De Miguel’s contribution to the game and supporting his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, Jesús de Miguel.