Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies after collision in match
The 30-year-old collapsed after a collision with goalkeeper Jesús Owono and later died in hospital, while clubs across Spain sent condolences.
- On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel Alameda died at age 30 following a cardiac arrest, with the Spanish club confirming his passing at 8 a.m. after his condition worsened in the hospital.
- Monday's match against Andorra was abandoned seven minutes into stoppage time after De Miguel collided with goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who received a straight red card after striking the striker's chest.
- Medical staff treated the striker on the pitch for more than five minutes before ambulance transport to Hospital Universitario de Nuestra Senora de Candelaria in Santa Cruz, where staff had initially reported him as "stable, despite the severity of his condition."
- Football clubs across Spain, including Barcelona and Real Madrid, have led tributes following the news, with Barcelona stating, "Our thoughts and support are with his family, friends and loved ones during these difficult times."
- De Miguel debuted his professional career in 2015 for Leganes, contributing 11 goals in 29 games for Tenerife since joining in 2025, marking a rising talent lost in the Segunda Division.
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Spanish footballer dies after collision with keeper
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday as a result of injuries he suffered in a sickening collision with FC Andorra's goalkeeper in a Spanish second division match. "Broken with pain, with a lump in our throat and unable to believe this is real, CD Tenerife announces the tragic death...of Jesus de Miguel Alameda," his club Tenerife said in a statement. "No words can ease the pain, nothing can lessen this great feeling of sadness. Our t…
Spanish soccer player Jesus de Miguel dies of cardiac arrest after collapsing during match
"Racked with pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe that this is true, from CD Tenerife we communicate the tragic passing of Jesus de Miguel Alameda," the club said.
Spanish football is in mourning after the death of Jesús de Miguel. The 30-year-old attacker arrived at the hospital on Monday, following a violent collision with the porter of Andorra. On Tuesday morning, the CD Tenerife club announced that the athlete had stopped living. Article Dramatic scenes on the football field. A 30-year-old player died after a violent collision with the porter first appeared on Romania TV.
CD Tenerife forward was hospitalized following clash with FC Andorra goalkeeper during second-division match
Tenerife's attacker had violently hit Andorra's goaltender on Monday in the middle of the game. He didn't survive the shock.
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