Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies after horrific collision with goalkeeper

Spanish football has been plunged into mourning following the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who passed away aged 30 after suffering a serious injury during his side’s match against FC Andorra on Monday.

De Miguel collided with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during stoppage time of the Spanish second-division encounter at the Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez Stadium.

The incident occurred when both players challenged for a long ball, with Owono rushing out of his area in an attempt to clear it. The collision left De Miguel collapsed on the pitch, prompting an immediate response from his teammates and medical personnel.

Owono was shown a straight red card following the incident, while the referee brought the match to a halt with the score at 2-2.

Medical personnel spent several minutes treating the Tenerife forward on the pitch before he was taken by ambulance to the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital in Tenerife.

Spanish media subsequently reported that De Miguel had suffered a cardiac arrest following the collision and required resuscitation.

Tenerife confirm De Miguel’s death

Tenerife initially confirmed that the striker had been admitted to intensive care, describing his condition as serious but stable.

However, his health later deteriorated, with the club reporting a worsening neurological condition before announcing his death on Tuesday morning.

In an emotional statement, Tenerife confirmed that De Miguel passed away at 8 a.m. on November 3.

The Spanish club expressed its profound sadness over the loss, extending its condolences to his family, friends, teammates and supporters.

Tenerife also shared a message from the player’s family, who thanked everyone for their support and expressions of sympathy while requesting privacy as they mourned their loss.

Tributes have since poured in from across Spanish football, with prominent clubs, including Real Madrid and Barcelona, joining those paying their respects to the late forward.

De Miguel’s football journey

Born in Madrid in September 1996, De Miguel developed his career through Spain’s lower divisions, representing several clubs, including Leganes, Fuenlabrada, Navalcarnero, Unionistas de Salamanca and Castellon.

He joined Tenerife from Castellon in July 2025 after helping his former side secure promotion to Spain’s second division.

The striker made a significant contribution during the 2025-26 campaign, scoring 11 league goals to help Tenerife return to the second tier of Spanish football.

His death has brought a promising football career to a tragic end, leaving Spanish football united in mourning following the devastating incident.