Spanish football has been thrown into mourning following the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel Alameda, who died at the age of 30 after suffering a cardiac arrest linked to an on-field collision during a league encounter against FC Andorra.
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Key Highlights
- CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel has died aged 30 after an on-field collision.
- He collided with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono in stoppage time of a Spanish second-division match on Monday.
- The match was abandoned and Owono was shown a straight red card.
- Tenerife said he died at about 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday after his neurological condition worsened.
- Tributes have poured in from Tenerife, FC Andorra and other football organisations.
Tenerife confirmed the forward’s death on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, announcing that he passed away at approximately 8:00 a.m. local time after his medical condition deteriorated in hospital.
How The Collision Happened
The tragic incident happened on Monday during the Spanish second-division fixture between Tenerife and FC Andorra at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López.
With the match level at 2–2 in stoppage time, FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono rushed out of his goal to challenge for a long ball, resulting in a collision with De Miguel as both players contested possession.
Medical personnel immediately rushed to attend to the striker before he was transported to hospital by ambulance.
The match was subsequently abandoned in the 108th minute, while Owono was shown a straight red card following the incident.
De Miguel was initially reported to be in serious but stable condition. However, Tenerife later disclosed that his neurological condition had worsened before confirming his death.
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Career Of Jesús de Miguel
Born in Madrid in 1996, De Miguel began his professional football career with Leganés B in 2015 and went on to represent several Spanish clubs, including Castellón, before joining Tenerife in 2025.
He enjoyed a productive 2024–25 campaign with Castellón, scoring 11 league goals before his move to Tenerife.
Following the announcement of his death, tributes have poured in from Tenerife, FC Andorra and other football organisations, expressing condolences over the loss of the young forward.
His death has cast a shadow over Spanish football, with the circumstances of the incident highlighting the tragic risks associated with professional football.
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