Spanish football has been plunged into mourning after CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel died aged 30 after being seriously injured in an on-field collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono.
The incident took place during a Spanish second division match on Monday 2 November 2026.
The match CD Tenerife v FC Andorra was taking place at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium in Tenerife. It was 2–2 when De Miguel tried to reach a long ball inside their opponents' penalty area.
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono charged in to challenge for the ball but collided with De Miguel and Owono's knee hit De Miguel in the chest. The Tenerife forward immediately fell to the ground and players on both sides were shocked by what had happened.
Medics ran onto the pitch and began emergency treatment. It was clear that something serious had happened as the player needed medical attention immediately.
Match Abandoned After Serious Injury. The collision stopped the game immediately. Medical teams treated De Miguel on the field before an ambulance took him to a nearby hospital.
The match was eventually abandoned in stoppage time as the medical emergency unfolded. Goalkeeper Jesús Owono also received a straight red card for his part in the incident.
De Miguel was said to have suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest after the crash. They managed to revive him and then took him to Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
He was put into intensive care where doctors continued trying to stabilise him.
CD Tenerife initially said that his condition was serious but stable, but later reports said his neurological condition had deteriorated and it was unclear whether he would recover.
Despite the efforts of medical staff, De Miguel died at 8am local time on Tuesday (3 November).
CD Tenerife makes the heartbreaking announcement. CD Tenerife announced the death of the player in an official statement saying they were “deeply sad” about the loss.
CD tenifere fc Striker Jesus Miguel who was knocked by the goal keeper and got cardiac arrest and has been in ICU has passed away 😭😭 MHSRIP 💔💔 https://t.co/NWRjcBeYbV
— Leo Alexa🇺🇬📌 (@alexkiko18) November 3, 2026
The club offered its condolences to his family, friends, teammates and everyone else associated with him. The news rocked the club and its supporters as tributes poured in from across football itself.
De Miguel’s family also thanked those who had sent messages of sympathy and support during the difficult time. They asked for privacy while they deal with the sudden loss.
A promising football career ends. Jesús de Miguel Alameda was a Spanish professional footballer who played as a forward. He made his senior debut with Leganés B in 2015 and went on to play for Navalcarnero, Unionistas and Castellón among others clubs.
He joined CD Tenerife in 2025 and was part of the team that promoted to Spain's second division in 2026. With them he made 29 appearances and scored 11 goals.
His performances had made him an important part of Tenerife’s attacking line-up and his death has left teammates and fans devastated.
The tragedy has once again shown the unpredictable nature of professional football where players compete in physically demanding situations every day.
Medical teams came quickly and tried to save him but it ended in heartbreak.
De Miguel’s death at 30 has ended his football career abruptly. Teammates, supporters and those who followed him will remember what he gave to CD Tenerife and the Spanish football community.
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