CD Tenerife Striker Jesús de Miguel Dies Aged 30 After On-Field Collision

Spanish football is in mourning following the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel at the age of 30, a day after he suffered a serious injury during a match against FC Andorra.

The club confirmed his death on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, announcing that he passed away at 8:00 a.m. local time after suffering a cardiac arrest following an on-field collision during Monday's Spanish second-division fixture.

What happened during the match?

The incident occurred in the closing minutes of the match at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López in Tenerife, with the score tied at 2–2.

De Miguel was challenging for a long ball when FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono rushed out of his area to intercept it. During the collision, Owono's knee struck the striker in the chest, causing him to collapse on the pitch.

Players from both teams immediately called for medical assistance. Medical personnel treated De Miguel on the field before he was taken by ambulance to the Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria.

The match was abandoned during stoppage time to allow medical teams to attend to the injured player. Owono was shown a red card following the incident.

Medical emergency and death

De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest following the collision and was admitted to the hospital's intensive care unit.

Although the club initially described his condition as stable despite the severity of his injuries, his condition later deteriorated.

CD Tenerife announced his death on Tuesday morning in a statement expressing profound grief over the loss of their player.

“There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this overwhelming sadness.”

The club also expressed its support for his family, loved ones, teammates and supporters while asking the public to respect the family's privacy during this difficult time.

Tributes from the football community

News of De Miguel's death prompted condolences from clubs and football organisations across Spain.

The Spanish Football Federation expressed its sorrow and extended its condolences to his family, friends, CD Tenerife and the club's supporters.

FC Andorra also conveyed its sympathies to De Miguel's loved ones and the Tenerife community.

His death has brought renewed attention to the dangers of serious on-field collisions and the importance of emergency medical response during sporting events.

Remembering Jesús de Miguel

Born in Madrid in 1996, De Miguel began his professional football career with Leganés B in 2015 before playing for several clubs in Spain.

He joined CD Tenerife ahead of the 2025–26 season and scored 11 goals during the previous campaign.

His death at 30 has left his club, teammates and supporters grieving a player whose career was cut tragically short.

D-Lenz Media Network extends its condolences to the family, friends, teammates and supporters of Jesús de Miguel. May he rest in peace.