Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel dies aged 30 after on-field collision
The Tenerife striker suffered a cardiac arrest following a collision with an FC Andorra goalkeeper during a second-division match on Monday.
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel Alameda died on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision with a goalkeeper during a match. According to reports from the Times of India and Deccan Chronicle, the 30-year-old player collapsed during a second-division game on Monday.
The incident occurred during the seventh minute of stoppage time when De Miguel collided with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono. As a long ball dropped near the halfway line, Owono rushed out of his area and struck the Tenerife forward in the chest with his knee. The match was subsequently abandoned with the scores level at 2-2.
Spanish media reported that De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest while being transported to the hospital in an ambulance and had to be revived. Although he received treatment on the pitch and in the ambulance, his condition deteriorated overnight.
CD Tenerife confirmed the death in a statement, saying the club was unable to believe the news and expressed solidarity with his devastated family. FC Andorra also offered condolences to the player's family, teammates, and CD Tenerife.
The Spanish Footballers Association (AFE) expressed its deepest sorrow, stating his loss leaves a void among those who shared his passion for football. 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.