Jesús de Miguel Dies at 30: Tenerife Striker’s Career and the Tragic On-Field Collision
Jesús de Miguel, the Spanish striker who played for CD Tenerife, has died at the age of 30 after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision during his team’s match against FC Andorra, sending shockwaves through Spanish football.
The forward collapsed late in Monday’s Segunda División fixture at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium. The match was abandoned in stoppage time, with the score level at 2-2, as medical staff rushed to treat him on the pitch before he was taken to hospital.
What happened to Jesús de Miguel during the Tenerife vs Andorra match?
The incident occurred when Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono came out to challenge for the ball and collided with De Miguel. The Tenerife striker went down and required urgent medical attention for several minutes. Owono was shown a straight red card following the collision.
De Miguel was transported to the University Hospital Nuestra Señora de Candelaria in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. He was initially reported to be in a serious but stable condition, but CD Tenerife confirmed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, that he had died.
Who was Jesús de Miguel?
Jesús de Miguel Alameda was born in Madrid on September 21, 1996. He was a centre-forward who developed through the Spanish football system, working his way through several clubs before establishing himself in the professional game.
His career included spells with Leganés’ reserve side, Lugo Fuenlabrada, Internacional de Madrid, Fuenlabrada, Unión Adarve, Navalcarnero and Unionistas de Salamanca. He later joined CD Castellón, where his performances helped him earn a move to Tenerife ahead of the 2025-26 season.
His career at CD Tenerife
De Miguel joined CD Tenerife from Castellón in 2025. He became an important attacking option for the club and scored 11 goals during the previous season, according to reports published after his death. His time at Tenerife marked a major stage in a career built through persistence and progress across Spain’s lower divisions.
Beyond his role on the pitch, De Miguel was also involved in the Spanish footballers’ association, AFE, serving as a member of its board. The association paid tribute to him, remembering his commitment to fellow players and to defending their professional rights.
Tributes from Spanish football
CD Tenerife expressed profound grief following the announcement, offering condolences to his family, teammates and everyone connected with the club. Real Madrid also issued an official statement expressing sympathy, while former clubs and figures across Spanish football shared messages of remembrance.
The tragedy has renewed attention on the risks and emotional intensity of professional football, while clubs and supporters across Spain mourn the loss of a player whose career had taken him from the Madrid football scene to the national professional leagues.
Jesús de Miguel: Key facts
- Full name: Jesús de Miguel Alameda
- Date of birth: September 21, 1996
- Age: 30
- Nationality: Spanish
- Position: Striker
- Last club: CD Tenerife
- Previous clubs: Leganés B, Lugo Fuenlabrada, Internacional de Madrid, Fuenlabrada, Unión Adarve, Navalcarnero, Unionistas de Salamanca and Castellón
- Date of death: November 3, 2026
Jesús de Miguel’s death has left his family, teammates and the wider Spanish football community in mourning. His journey through the divisions of Spanish football will be remembered as a story of determination, hard work and commitment to the game.
