Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies after collision with goalkeeper Jesus Owono

CD Tenerife have announced the death of striker Jesus de Miguel after he suffered a cardiac arrest following a violent collision with Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesus Owono during Monday evening’s match against Andorra FC.

De Miguel, 30, lost consciousness after the incident and was taken to hospital by ambulance. He had to be resuscitated immediately after suffering the cardiac arrest.

Tenerife said on Tuesday morning that the player’s neurological condition was deteriorating. His condition continued to worsen in the hours that followed, and he died at the Nuestra Senora de Candelaria University Hospital.

The club confirmed his death in an official statement.

“It is with immense pain, a lump in our throats and disbelief at this terrible news that CD Tenerife announces the tragic death of Jesus de Miguel Alameda, which occurred on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 8:00,” the statement said.

“No words can ease our profound sadness. We stand in solidarity with his devastated family, his loved ones and the entire population of Tenerife, who are mourning today.”

The collision occurred during Tenerife’s match against Andorra FC on Monday night, when Owono’s challenge struck De Miguel. The striker received immediate medical attention before being taken to hospital.

De Miguel began his career as a youth player with Leganes and went on to represent six clubs. Before joining Tenerife in mid-2025, he played for Fuenlabrada, AD Union Adarve, Navalcarnero, Unionistas de Salamanca and CD Castellon.

Before his move to Tenerife, he had scored 11 goals in 36 appearances.