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Spanish football is in mourning following the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died aged 30 after suffering a serious injury during a second-division match against FC Andorra.
The Spanish club confirmed his death on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, announcing that the forward passed away at 8:00 a.m. local time after suffering a cardiac arrest following an on-field collision.
In an emotional statement shared on its official social media account, Tenerife expressed shock and sadness over the loss of the player.
The club described his passing as tragic and extended its condolences to his family, friends, loved ones and supporters.
“There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this feeling overflowing with sadness,” the club said in its statement.
How the incident happened
The incident occurred on Monday, November 2, during Tenerife’s Spanish second-division encounter against FC Andorra.
De Miguel was chasing a long ball during the closing stages of the match when he collided with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who had rushed out of his area to clear the ball.
During the challenge, Owono’s knee struck the Tenerife striker in the chest, leaving him motionless on the pitch.
Players from both teams immediately called for medical assistance as medical personnel rushed to attend to the injured forward.
De Miguel received emergency treatment on the pitch for several minutes before being transported to hospital by ambulance.
He was subsequently admitted to the intensive care unit after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Despite the medical intervention, the striker died on Tuesday morning, prompting an outpouring of grief from his club and the wider football community.
Match abandoned after serious collision
The match was abandoned following the incident, with the score level at 2-2.
Owono was shown a straight red card by the referee after the collision, as players and officials reacted to the unfolding emergency.
The incident overshadowed what had been a competitive encounter between the two Spanish second-division sides.
CD Tenerife mourns striker
In its tribute, CD Tenerife said it stood alongside De Miguel’s devastated family and everyone connected to the club during the difficult period.
The club also acknowledged the emotional impact of the tragedy on its supporters, describing the outcome as cruel and difficult to accept.
De Miguel’s death at the age of 30 has brought renewed attention to the risks footballers can face during high-intensity challenges on the pitch.
His passing has left teammates, supporters and members of the Spanish football community mourning the loss of a player whose life ended following a tragic incident during a league fixture.
