CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died aged 30 after suffering a serious head and chest injury during a Segunda Division match against FC Andorra.
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The Spanish forward was involved in a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono while challenging for a long ball in the closing moments of the match.
The incident left De Miguel motionless on the pitch, with several players visibly distressed and some in tears as medical staff rushed to treat him.
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Owono was shown a straight red card following the collision, while the match was abandoned in the seventh minute of stoppage time with the score at 2-2.
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De Miguel’s condition deteriorated in hospital
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Reports said De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest while being transported to hospital by ambulance, where paramedics reportedly resuscitated him.
Tenerife initially announced on Monday that the striker was stable despite the severity of his condition. However, the club confirmed in the early hours of Tuesday that his neurological condition had worsened.
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The club later announced his death, which occurred at 8:00am on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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In a statement, Tenerife expressed its grief and extended its condolences to De Miguel’s family and loved ones, while asking the public to respect their privacy during the difficult period.
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The club said: “There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this feeling overflowing with sadness.”
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Football community pays tribute
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FC Andorra also released a statement expressing condolences to De Miguel’s family, teammates, friends and Tenerife.
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The club’s majority owner and former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique paid tribute to the striker, writing: “I am sorry with all my soul. Rest in peace, Jesus.”
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Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea also shared a message of condolence, posting heartbreak and prayer emojis.
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Real Valladolid were among the other clubs to express their sympathy, joining Tenerife and the wider football community in mourning the player’s death.
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Born in Madrid in 1996, De Miguel spent his career in Spanish football’s lower divisions, representing clubs including Leganes, Unionistas and Castellon before joining Tenerife last year.
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