Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel dies after on-field collision with goalkeeper
The CD Tenerife striker passed away on Tuesday following a cardiac arrest during a second-division match against FC Andorra.
Spanish striker Jesus de Miguel Alameda died at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, after suffering a cardiac arrest during a match. According to reports from The Times of India and The Hindu, the 30-year-old CD Tenerife player collided with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a second-division game on Monday.
The incident occurred near the halfway line at the Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez stadium while the teams were level at 2-2. Owono, an Equatorial Guinea international, rushed out of his area to clear a long ball and struck De Miguel in the chest with his knee. The referee issued a red card to Owono before abandoning the match in the seventh minute of stoppage time.
Spanish media reported that De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest while being transported to the hospital in an ambulance. Tenerife confirmed his death in a statement, noting that his condition had worsened neurologically after he was placed in intensive care. Spanish police have opened an investigation into the incident under judicial supervision.
The Spanish Footballers Association (AFE) and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) expressed their sorrow. The RFEF postponed Tuesday's Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina matches as a gesture of respect. UEFA announced that a minute's silence would be held during Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League matches this week.
De Miguel joined Tenerife in 2025 and scored 11 goals in 30 appearances. His family has requested maximum respect for their privacy during this time.