Spanish Footballer Jesus de Miguel Dies After On-Field Collision During Tenerife Match

Spanish football club CD Tenerife has confirmed the death of its 30-year-old forward Jesus de Miguel following a serious collision with a goalkeeper during a second-division match against FC Andorra. The incident occurred on Monday at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López in Tenerife, leaving the Spanish football community mourning the loss of the player.

The collision took place during stoppage time when FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono rushed out of his goal to challenge for the ball. During the encounter, Owono’s knee appeared to strike De Miguel in the chest, causing the forward to collapse on the pitch.

Medical personnel immediately rushed to assist the injured footballer and provided emergency treatment before he was transported to a hospital. However, De Miguel reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest while being taken for medical care. Despite efforts to save him, his condition deteriorated.

CD Tenerife announced his death at around 8 am local time on Tuesday, November 3. The club expressed profound grief and extended condolences to his family, teammates, friends and supporters. The match was abandoned following the medical emergency. At the time of the incident, the score was tied at 2-2. Owono was also shown a red card following the collision. Born in Madrid, De Miguel began his professional football journey with Leganés B in 2015. He subsequently represented several Spanish clubs before joining CD Tenerife in 2025.

His death has prompted an outpouring of grief across Spanish football, with supporters and clubs expressing their condolences. The tragic incident has also renewed attention on the medical risks associated with serious on-field collisions and the importance of immediate emergency assistance during football matches.