Tenerife footballer Jesús de Miguel, 30, dies after horrific on-field collision
Footballer Jesús de Miguel has died due to the injuries he sustained after colliding with a goalkeeper on the pitch.
On Tuesday (3 November) morning, CD Tenerife announced that the forward has passed away in a solemn statement, saying the club had been left 'devastated'.
The 30-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday after being struck in the chest by Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a second division match.
De Miguel suffered serious injuries during a challenge for the ball with Owono in the final minutes of the game at his club's home ground ,Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López, which is located in Santa Cruz, Spain.
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He had been attempting to gain control of the ball as it came flying up the pitch, while the keeper had come rushing out of his area in an attempt to clear it.
Both of the players were knocked off of their feet after smashing into one another and medical personnel promptly rushed over to assess De Miguel.
He was given treatment on the pitch as his teammates watched on helplessly, with several players becoming visibly distressed.
De Miguel was rushed to hospital following the incident and the match was subsequently abandoned after Owono was shown a red card by the referee.
The news of De Miguel's passing was then announced by CD Tenerife, the team he joined just last year, and the Asociacion de Futbolistas Espanoles (AFE) on Tuesday.
The Madrid-born football star began his career in 2015 at Leganes, before enjoying spells at clubs including Lugo Fuenlabrada, Internacional Madrid, Union Adarve, Navalcarnero, Unionistas and Castellon.
De Miguel also became a dad last year when his daughter Carla de Miguel Fernandez was born.
A statement issued in regards to De Miguel's tragic passing read: "Broken with pain, with a lump in our throat and unable to believe that this is true, from CD Tenerife we announce the tragic passing of Jesús de Miguel Alameda this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
"There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can ease this feeling full of sadness. We stand with his devastated family, with his loved ones, and with all of Tenerife who mourn today for this cruel outcome.
"The family of Jesús de Miguel appreciates every single expression of support received, and likewise sincerely asks for utmost respect for their privacy during these terrible times."
The club had been updating fans on the striker's condition over the last 24 hours and earlier warned that it had 'worsened neurologically'.
On Monday, De Miguel was said to be 'stable, despite the severity of his condition'. He was being cared for in the intensive care unit of Hospital Universitario de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria.
Rival team Andorra has also issued a statement paying tribute to De Miguel, while several other Spanish clubs also shared their condolences.
"With broken hearts and devastated, we want to send our most sincere condolences to the family of Jesús de Miguel, to all his teammates, friends, and to CD Tenerife," Andorra said. "Rest in peace."
FC Barcelona described De Miguel's as 'tragic', adding: "Our thoughts and support are with his family, friends and loved ones during these difficult times."
Espanyol also said it was 'deeply saddened' by the striker's untimely passing.
Tenerife and Andorra had both netted two goals and were seven minutes into stoppage time when the fateful collision occurred.
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Olivia Burke